by John Teakell | Jun 26, 2018 | Fire Arms Charges
Gun crimes have never been more front-and-center in the United States than they are right now. With Parkland and Santa Fe, there is an understandable amount of fear and apprehension. And that could soon start leading to more arrests for weapons violations. One recent...
by John Teakell | Apr 9, 2018 | Fire Arms Charges
Gun restrictions in Texas are less stringent than in other parts of the U.S., but the Lone Star State does follow federal law, so it’s not exactly the Wild West. While gun owners can breathe a sigh of relief when living or traveling through our region, they do...
by John Teakell | Apr 9, 2018 | Fire Arms Charges
Responsible weapon sales are critical in ensuring deadly weapons do not get into the hands of the wrong people. But while there are rules and regulations a licensed dealer must adhere to, there are very few criminal cases brought against those who follow, or attempt...
by John Teakell | Apr 9, 2018 | Fire Arms Charges
Gun laws can vary from state to state, so the simple act of figuring out whether you’re breaking the law can be a confusing one. Texas has some of the more lenient laws, but that doesn’t mean it’s free from restrictions. To grasp what those...
by John Teakell | Apr 27, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Fire Arms Charges
A person who buys and sells weapons (operable firearms) is subject to obtaining a license as a federal firearms dealer if he/she is engaged in the business of selling firearms. Title 18 U.S. Code §921 contains various definitions of engaging the business of selling /...
by John Teakell | Jul 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Fire Arms Charges, Legal Help Guide, Violent Crimes, White Collar
Legal Guide Engaging in Organized Criminal ActivityEngaging in organized crime’ and criminal activity is a steep legal charge, which is generally utilized when a group works in sync to commit a crime. In lay language when criminal activity is conducted in a rather...
