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Monthly Archives: October 2025
Texas Manslaughter Laws and Penalties
In Texas, manslaughter is considered a form of criminal homicide, making it a second-class felony. Manslaughter can be defined as the reckless causing of the death of another person, but some people may wonder what that means. Texas manslaughter laws and penalties can be confusing,…
Case Result: Felony Drug Charges Dismissed After Unlawful Stop Despite 5-Year Prison Offer
At the Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC, we recently secured the dismissal of a felony drug case after successfully challenging the legality of the methods used by police to find the contraband. The Stop and Detention Our client was pulled over for a minor…
Case Result: How a Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Beat a 12-Year Felony
When someone is facing felony intoxication manslaughter charges in Texas, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A conviction can mean decades in prison, a permanent felony record, and a lifetime of consequences. That’s why choosing the right criminal defense lawyer in Houston can make all the…
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