How will the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic Effect my Denton County Criminal Case?
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly changed the way Courts are operating, and the length of time cases are taking to reach a close of any kind. First, let’s talk about the “start” of a criminal case. Before the Corona Virus pandemic, the average length of time for a misdemeanor in ...
What is Pre-Trial Diversion in Denton County
Denton County has a program wherein a person may be eligible to have their charge Dismissed through a program called Pre-Trial Diversion. Pre-Trial Diversion (or “PTD” as it commonly referred) is the specific name of a probation-like diversionary program offered by the Denton County District Attorneys Office for certain individuals, ...
Texas Ends Driver Responsibility Program
A recent article from the Dallas Observer highlighted the news that Texas Governor Greg Abott signed a bill putting the program to the sword Sept. 1, clearing the path for about 1.5 million Texans to regain their driver's licenses by ending the Texas Driver Responsibility Program. John Ross of Ross ...
TEXAS MAN FACING DRUG CHARGES AFTER ARREST BY UNDERCOVER POLICE
A tip from an out-of-state law enforcement agency alerted authorities in Fannin County to a man suspected of selling large amounts of marijuana. Undercover police officers approached the suspect and arranged to meet him for a drug buy in Grand Prairie. The man targeted by investigators allegedly arrived with 25 ...
SOME COUNTIES TOUGHER ON MARIJUANA THAN OTHERS
On behalf of Ross Law Offices, P.C. posted in drug crimes on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Two counties in Texas are among those with the highest rates in the country for detaining people on marijuana charges according to an analysis of information from the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. In both Sterling and ...
NARCOTICS HAUL LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES
On behalf of Ross Law Offices, P.C. posted in drug crimes on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. On March 29, a search was conducted at a residence in College Station, Texas. During the search, authorities found a variety of drugs, weapons and gang paraphernalia. As a result, a 26-year-old man was taken into custody and ...
OPIATES WORTH $1.5 MILLION SEIZED IN DENTON DRUG BUST
OPIATES WORTH $1.5 MILLION SEIZED IN DENTON DRUG BUST On behalf of Ross Law Offices, P.C. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. In early August, 2018, Denton, Texas police announced they arrested two adults, a male and a female, on suspicion of a large opiate prescription drug theft and sales operation. The drugs ...
RAPPER YOUNG THUG HAS EVIDENCE DISMISSED
RAPPER YOUNG THUG HAS EVIDENCE DISMISSED On behalf of Ross Law Offices, P.C. posted in drug crimes on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Texas fans of rapper Young Thug may be aware that he was indicted on a number of drug-related charges in September 2018. However, the rapper said there was improper conduct in the ...
TEXAS SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FACING MARIJUANA POSSESSION CHARGE
TEXAS SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FACING MARIJUANA POSSESSION CHARGE On behalf of Ross Law Offices, P.C. posted in marijuana possession on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. A routine traffic stop on the evening of March 6 led to a misdemeanor drug possession charge for the superintendent of a major Texas public school district. The man was taken ...
3 ARRESTED DURING TEXAS DRUG RAID
3 ARRESTED DURING TEXAS DRUG RAID On behalf of Ross Law Offices, P.C. posted in drug crimes on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. On Feb. 19, Texas deputies took two men and a teenage boy into custody during a drug raid in Marlin. The arrests took place on the 300 block of Durr Street at ...