Lautenberg Amendment: Can a Texas Domestic-Violence Misdemeanor Cost You Your Gun Rights?
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. A Texas misdemeanor can have federal consequences that are far more serious—and far longer-lasting—than many people expect. Someone may complete probation, pay a fine, or avoid a felony conviction and still […]
Read MoreWhat Gun-Carry Restrictions Mean for Texas Criminal Defense After Wolford v. Lopez
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Gun rights and gun charges are not the same thing. Texas is generally protective of firearm rights, but that does not mean every gun case is simple. A lawful gun owner […]
Read MoreCan a Zoom Criminal Hearing Violate a Defendant’s Rights in Texas?
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Virtual court may feel less formal than walking into a courtroom. That is dangerous. A probation revocation or motion to adjudicate can end with a defendant taken into custody and sentenced. […]
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