Jeremy Rosenthal | August 4, 2025 | Criminal Defense
The Best States for Responsible Gun Owners
Gun laws vary widely across the United States. While some states make it difficult to own or carry a firearm legally, others have created clear and balanced systems for responsible gun ownership. If you’re a law-abiding citizen who wants to exercise your Second Amendment rights, certain states stand out for how they handle things like…
Jeremy Rosenthal | August 1, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Is the Difference Between OVI, DUI, DWI, and OMVI?
If you’ve been pulled over for suspected drunk or drugged driving in Dallas, Texas, you may hear terms like DUI, DWI, or even OVI. These acronyms can get confusing fast. While they all refer to some form of impaired driving, the exact meaning and legal consequences can vary depending on the state. In Texas, only…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Is “Probable Cause”?
You cannot be arrested for a crime in Collin County unless police and prosecutors have probable cause to charge you. But what exactly does “probable cause” mean? You have probably heard that phrase many times before without understanding its origin or importance. Every American’s Constitutional Right In American law, probable cause is a legal standard…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Are Photos and Video Evidence Always Allowed in Texas Courts?
We live in a visual age. Thanks to modern technology we can all carry around small video recording devices at all times. And in a culture where people now routinely photograph and share their restaurant meals with the rest of the world, it stands to reason we expect to see photos and video evidence employed…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense \ Federal Criminal Defense
The Texas Three Strikes Law
If you are like most people, you have likely heard of Texas’s “three strikes law” in reference to criminal proceedings. The law derives its name from baseball, where batters who accumulate three strikes “strike out” and their chance to bat is over. In the context of Texas criminal law, rather than referring to missed or…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Firearm Discovered at TSA Checkpoint – What Now?
Gun laws can be confusing. Every state has its own laws, and there are federal laws that come into play as well. Plus, some state laws are not transferable everywhere, so it’s not uncommon for people to face weapons offenses even though they believe that are within their legal rights. Most states—like Texas—have concealed carry or…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense \ DWI
What to do After an Ignition Interlock Violation in Texas
A drunk driving conviction can result in a number of significant legal penalties, including the installation of a deep lung device, also known as an ignition interlock device. Like a breathalyzer, these devices measure the amount of alcohol in a person’s breath and use that information to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). When installed,…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Falsifying Documents in Texas
People rely on documents every day to renew driver’s licenses, apply for benefits, and request help from the government. Society depends on the authenticity of these documents. For this reason, Texas has made it a crime to falsify documents, and the penalties can be steep. If you have been accused of falsifying documents, you need…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Can I Still Get a Job with a Felony on My Record?
After you’ve served a felony sentence in Texas, one of the most crucial pieces of rehabilitation is finding and keeping employment. You may be limited in what jobs you can apply for or the employers who may consider hiring you. But you can still have gainful employment with a felony on your record. Certain legal…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
New Laws Make Soliciting Sex in Texas a Felony
Legislators passed Texas House Bill 1540 on September 1, 2021. Texas was one of the first states to focus on harsher sentences for crimes involving prostitution. The new law allows the state to charge solicitation of prostitution as a felony. It was previously charged as a misdemeanor offense before the bill passed. You should speak to a Collin…
