Gary Medlin
 
Fort Worth Man is Jailed Over Obscene Photographs
Federal child pornography offenses carry long jail terms even when an offender has no previous convictions. In 2017, a 39-year-old Burleson man learned he was...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:10
Robstown Is Listed As The Most Dangerous City In Texas
When the FBI released its most dangerous cities in the fall of 2017, the rankings came as a surprise to the city of Robstown. The city of more than 11,000...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:09
Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Over The Dumping Of A Puppy
If you mistreat a pet in Texas you can face animal cruelty charges . That extends to neglect and the dumping of animals. Recently in Dallas, a man was...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:08
What is the Penalty for Reckless Driving in Texas?
Texas has a reputation for being tough on crimes like DWIs and homicides . However, it came under fire in a survey for its record on reckless driving. A...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:04
Raise the Age Advocates Step up Campaign Over 17-Year-Olds Jailed as Adults in Texas
For decades, 17-year-old defendants have been treated like adults in the Texas criminal justice system . However, the state is being targeted by raise the age...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:03
Why Domestic Abusers Can’t Own Guns
A mass shooting in Texas last year highlighted the law that spells out why domestic abusers are banned from owning or possessing guns as well as its major...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:02
Satan As a Defense in Texas Crimes
It may seem like an unorthodox defense, but the devil has come up frequently in criminal trials in Texas where defendants have attempted to use Satan to...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 21:00
Texas Wants To Make It Easier To Fire People With Criminal Records
People with criminal records find it difficult to obtain or retain employment in Texas at the best of times. A serious offense on your record may render you...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 20:00
Texas DWI Suspect Drives Into Lake to Avoid Police
On occasions, suspects accused of driving while intoxicated will take extreme measures to evade the law. In a recent case, a driver was arrested after driving...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 19:58
Crime Falls At Many East Texas Colleges
Crime at universities and colleges has made lurid headlines in recent years. However, a series of reports point to recent falls in offenses at East Texas...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 19:56
Inmate in Parker County Dies Hours After DWI Arrest
Deaths in police custody occur too often in Texas and there is often little information about the cause. Recently, a DWI inmate in Parker County west of Fort...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 19:55
Three Police Officer DWI Mistakes
When motorists are pulled over for a suspected DWI, they may not always realize their rights or pick up on instances when police officers are making a mistake...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 19:54
Cedar Hill Man Faces Murder Charge For Shooting Neighbors Who Sprayed Water On His Car
In some cases, a trivial dispute or a falling out can lead to sudden violence. Police say a man fatally shot a neighbor and critically injured two others...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 17 @ 19:26
Tarrant County’s Felony Alcohol Intervention Program is Threatened by Underfunding
People convicted of drunk driving in Tarrant County may have underlying alcohol problems. The county is unusual in Texas in having a four-year alcohol...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 19:13
Crimes at Stores – Man is Sentenced to Five Years for Using Fake Gift Cards at Wal-Marts
Over the holidays, crimes at stores typically spike in Texas and elsewhere. While shoplifting is one of the most prevalent offenses, stores may also be hit...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 19:12
Texas Executed Mexican Despite International Outcry
Texas executed a Mexican national in the fall of 2017, despite an international outcry. Death row inmate Ruben Cárdenas was put to death despite a spate of 11...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 19:11
Investigation Finds Defaulting on Renting Furniture Can Land You in Jail in Texas
Texas has a formidable reputation for locking up defendants. Although the state has moved to reduce its prison population in recent years there are some obscure...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 19:08
Three Texas Cities Modify the Policing of the Mentally Ill
Policing of the mentally ill has been a major issue in Texas for decades with resources scant to help people with particular needs. However, a new effort is...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 19:01
Sex Crime Cases Were Mishandled by San Antonio Police Unit
We were alarmed to read about how a detective in San Antonio mishandled more than 130 sex crimes cases going back four years. The San Antonio police unit came...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 19:00
Explaining the DWI Process in Texas
The DWI process in Texas may seem intimidating and confusing, particularly if you have been arrested for the first time. Texas takes an uncompromising stance...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 18:55
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