Blog Posts in 2014

• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 30-Dec-2014

  Defending against shoplifting charges in Texas

  An arrest on shoplifting charges can be a humiliating experience - especially if you don't believe you did anything wrong. Shoplifting in Texas falls within the general offense of theft under the Texas Penal Code, and a conviction can carry ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 23-Dec-2014

  How is identity theft defined in Texas law?

  Identity theft is a crime that has made a lot of headlines, in Texas and around the country, in recent years. The crime can cover everything from an individual using their roommate's credit card without their permission, to the theft of data ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 17-Dec-2014

  Defending those accused of drunk driving in Texas

  Drunk driving charges can result in serious penalties in Texas. Even on a first offense, the potential consequences include heavy fines, loss of your driver's license, a jail sentence and probation. For those charged with aggravated DWI or those ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 5-Dec-2014

  Defenses to intoxication manslaughter charges in Texas

  For the most part, Texas law requires proof of criminal intent before a person can be convicted of a crime. But there are exceptions, and in some cases an unintentional injury or death can be charged as a crime. For example, a person can be charged ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 26-Nov-2014

  What is embezzlement under Texas law?

  Embezzlement is the crime of stealing money that someone has entrusted you to manage or hold. Embezzlement cases often arise in the employment context, when an employee with access to company funds is accused of appropriating some of those funds for ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 13-Nov-2014

  How can I fight charges of DWI with a child passenger in Texas?

  In most cases, a first offense DWI in Texas is a misdemeanor. But there are factors that can increase the severity of any DWI charge. One of those is the presence in the car of a passenger under the age of 15. Under Texas law, driving while ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 6-Nov-2014

  Defending against federal and state drug charges in Houston

  Any Texas resident facing drug charges needs an aggressive defense. Even simple possession of marijuana can result in a jail sentence and a hefty fine. A conviction can also result in a criminal record, which can lead to difficulty obtaining ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 29-Oct-2014

  Field sobriety tests are not infallible in Texas

  When Harris County law enforcement officers pull over a driver on suspicion of drunk driving, they typically administer one or more field sobriety tests. The results can be used by the officer to establish probable cause for a DWI arrest, and as ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 15-Oct-2014

  Defending against statutory rape charges in Texas

  A sex crime charge in Texas is a very serious matter. If convicted, the accused can face a lengthy prison sentence and ostracism by the community. In addition, the accused may be required to register as a sex offender, which can make it all but ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 10-Oct-2014

  Feds propose lowering drunk driving limit to 0.05 percent

  In 2012, almost 1,300 people died in alcohol-related traffic deaths in Texas. The state has the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in this statistic. Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board proposed that states lower the legal ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 1-Oct-2014

  Probation violations can have serious consequences in Texas

  Many people who have been through Texas' criminal justice system have been placed on probation. Probation means all or part of your jail sentence has been deferred, but you must meet regularly with a probation officer and remain law-abiding ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 26-Sep-2014

  What are the penalties for selling marijuana in Texas?

  Marijuana is a commonly used drug in Texas. Like many other drugs, however, it is considered a controlled substance under Texas law, meaning it is generally illegal to use, possess, deliver or grow marijuana in the state. A recent post in this blog ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 17-Sep-2014

  The consequences of refusing a breath test in Texas

  If you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Texas, you will probably be asked to take a breath test or blood test. Unlike in some states, refusing a test in Texas is not considered a crime. But there are consequences. This post will give ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 5-Sep-2014

  What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?

  A DWI arrest can be a very upsetting and scary experience. If convicted, you can face some pretty tough penalties, especially if you have one or more prior offenses. In Texas, as in every other state, the legal limit is 0.08 percent blood alcohol ...

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• Posted By The Law Offices of Jed Silverman 27-Aug-2014

  Defending against domestic violence charges

  People are arrested for domestic violence in Texas every day. Unfortunately, for the individual who is arrested this can have life-changing consequences. Even if the charges are untrue, the arrest alone can have a ruinous effect on a person's ...

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