by John Floyd | Feb 17, 2022 | Federal Criminal Law, Guns
A tragic set of circumstances recently unfolded in the Dallas area that involved guns – and it turned out the person who riggered the circumstances shouldn’t have had guns in the first place. A man took several hostages at a Texas synagogue recently. The weapons he...
by John Floyd | Oct 14, 2021 | Drug Crime, Drug Trafficking, Guns, Weapon Crimes
Crimes committed in Texas sometimes become federal prosecutions. Generally when the federal government assumes jurisdiction over criminal cases the penalties and the actual amont of time spent in prison will be more severe than under the Texas legal system. More often...
by John Floyd | Aug 28, 2021 | Guns, Homicide/Murder
A new law will make Texas the 21st state that allows people to carry firearms without a permit. The law takes effect on September 1. There is a reasonable fear that this new law will escalate the rate of gun violence among Texans. The state is currently experiencing...
by John Floyd | May 7, 2021 | Guns, Negligent Gun Storage
Gun accidents are always tragic, particularly when children are involved. Parents in West Houston recently discovered just how devastating these accidents can be – the hard way. Police reported that a 3-year-old child recently accidentally shot and killed his...
by John Floyd | Aug 27, 2020 | Guns
The Texas Constitution protects a citizen’s right to bear arms—a right the state has the power to regulate where you can and cannot carry a gun as a matter of public safety and crime prevention. If you’re a gun owner in Texas, some terms and rules can be confusing....
by John Floyd | Apr 24, 2020 | Guns, Weapon Crimes
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, gun sales have soared. In Texas, the state’s Attorney General has deemed gun stores essential, meaning they can remain open even during stay-at-home orders. If you’re a Texas gun dealer, you’re probably experiencing an influx in...
Recent Comments