The United States Constitution’s Sixth Amendment guarantees that the defendant in a criminal trial may confront witnesses that are testifying against them. Not only does it allow for the confrontation of witnesses, but this includes the opportunity to cross-examine them. This allows for the defendant’s legal team to question witnesses in court and challenge...

As prescription drugs are repeatedly used for non-medical purposes in the United States, Texas lawmakers, and law enforcement services strive to control the issue. The state of Texas has various laws in place to halt the use of prescription drugs.  If you have been charged with a prescription drug crime here in Texas, it...

For the most part, assault is a crime that is considered a misdemeanor. But there are situations where an assault offense turns into a felony. One of those situations involves assaulting a police officer. Being accused of assaulting a police officer is as serious as it sounds. If you’ve been accused of this offense,...

It’s common to see parents run into a store and leave their children in their cars. They promise to be in the store only for a few minutes. However, that’s enough time for something fatal to happen to a child. In this blog, the Law Office of David A. Breston will cover the Texas...

In Texas, citizens are permitted to carry concealed weapons through the Licensed to Carry (LTC) laws. This law ensures that Texans can carry their guns, concealed or openly. For years, a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) was the law of the land. But, since gun owners can open carry these days, the term CHL is...