Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Theft
How To Beat a Possession of Stolen Property Charge
You don’t have to steal property in Texas for the authorities to charge you with theft. In certain circumstances, possessing stolen property is enough for a potential felony charge. Are you facing a theft charge related to allegedly possessing stolen property in Texas? If so, knowing what this charge means and how to beat possession…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Drug Crimes
Central Texas Drug Bust Leads to Five Arrests
The pandemic has stifled many forms of Texas commerce, but the drug trade isn’t one of them. Multiple news outlets report that a collaborative effort by law enforcement has yielded a major drug bust, leading to the dismantling of a poly-drug distribution cell in Austin. The bust, which included the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Drug Crimes
Marijuana Possession Decriminalized in Austin – What It Means for Residents of Collin County
Texas has some of the strictest laws governing marijuana in the U.S. While change is coming, it’s coming slowly. Across the state, it is illegal to use, possess, sell, distribute, produce, grow, or cultivate recreational marijuana. While medical marijuana is legal, it is heavily regulated. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2015, which allowed patients with intractable epilepsy…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense \ Federal Firearms Violations
Can I Get My Weapon Back?
Texas could take away your gun permanently if you are convicted of a crime involving a firearm and certain elements apply. It will be forfeited to the state, but you may be able to get it back in certain situations. If you are wondering if you can get your gun, knife, or other weapon back…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense \ Sex Crimes
Man Wrongfully Convicted of Sexual Assault Is Exonerated
Greg Kelley, a high school senior and star athlete, was arrested on August 9, 2013, in Cedar Park, Texas. He was accused of sexually abusing two young boys at a daycare in someone’s home. During legal proceedings, Kelley declined to accept a plea agreement that would have prevented him from serving time in prison. He was ultimately…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense \ Drug Crimes
Drug Trafficking Ring Uncovered in Central Texas
Central Texas law enforcement charged 13 people with selling counterfeit drugs laced with methamphetamine and fentanyl to college students. The alleged perpetrators are: Many of those charged are former and current students at the University of Texas. They were allegedly part of a drug trafficking operation that sold counterfeit Xanax and Adderall to college students in Central…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
How to Appeal a Conviction in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide
In Texas, an appeal is how a convicted defendant asks a higher court to review his or her case for legal errors. Except for death-penalty cases, which are appealed directly to the Court of Criminal Appeals, all direct appeals from district and county courts go to one of Texas’s fourteen intermediate appeals courts. The Texas…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Juvenile Crimes
Can a School Fight Be A Crime?
Yes. Depending on the circumstances of the fight, your child could face assault and battery charges. The consequences of a conviction can affect their entire life and future. Even though they’re a minor, they could face a jail sentence. Spending time behind bars is traumatizing for any teenager. It can derail their path and create challenges…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
First-Time Offender A Life Sentence Gets Second Chance
Brittany Barnett met long-time friend Sharanda Jones twelve years ago while studying law at South Methodist University. Barnett discovered a YouTube video of Jones, who was facing a life sentence in prison for a first-time non-violent offense, and reached out to try to help. According to Jones, she grew up in poverty in Terrell and struggled to…
Jeremy Rosenthal | May 16, 2025 | Juvenile Crimes
What Is the Difference Between Battery and Assault for Juveniles in Texas?
Has your child been accused of assault or battery in Texas? Being accused of or charged with a crime can be upsetting and overwhelming for anyone, and this is especially true for children. As a parent, you may be feeling uncertain about what to expect and anxious for your child’s future. Penalties for juvenile offenders…
