Gun ownership extends long into our Mexican-American history. It is not illegal to own a gun but it is when trying to cross the Mexican border. Unless you have a government permit issued prior to crossing, you are automatically guilty of committing a crime. Mexican...
Criminal Defense
How will a criminal conviction impact your future?
A criminal conviction comes with several different penalties. When you are facing one, your thoughts might turn to the sentence the court could hand down. While this is a big factor in your case, there are other possible penalties and consequences that you may face....
Hoopsters’ careers derailed by marijuana arrests
Texas A&M's men's basketball team has had an up and down season with tough losses to teams it should have beaten balanced by impressive wins over the likes of Auburn and the University of Kentucky. The Aggies were recently dealt a couple of blows in an off-court...
McAllen teacher arrested on drug trafficking charge
He's a 50-year-old who teaches Spanish to students at Abraham Lincoln Middle School in McAllen. According to news reports, the man told federal law enforcement officials that he was has been helping a Reynosa-based drug cartel for about two years. The Hidalgo County...
Coast Guard finds tiny cocaine sub off of Texas coast
Self-propelled, semi-submersible craft are low and sleek and difficult to detect. The U.S. Coast Guard recently intercepted one of these high-tech marvels off of the coast of Texas. The three-man crew was apparently not out to enjoy the clear blue water or to test...
When a traffic stop leads to a drug charge
Even lawyers get into trouble with the law. A recent example was when a Rio Grande City criminal defense attorney ran a red light. The traffic stop resulted in multiple charges. Booked into Hidalgo County jail on charges of driving while intoxicated and possession of...
The unusual case of the “Roman candle robber”
Texas law enforcement officials believe that a man north of Edinburg has been carrying unusual accessories with him on trips to convenience stores: a lit Roman candle, a hammer and a Jabbawockeez mask. The Lockhart man is suspected of carrying the fireworks and other...
Man flees Oklahoma with steaks and painting; arrested in Texas
You would spend most of the day driving north from Edinburg to get to Edmond, Oklahoma. The city was recently the site of an unusual alleged theft and assault. According to a news report, police there allege that a man stole steaks and a painting from the front porch...
Texas woman slips handcuffs, speeds off in cop car
According to law enforcement officials, a Texas woman was wanted on a shoplifting charge when she was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police SUV. A video camera inside the vehicle captured the minutes that followed. The 33-year-old can be seen slipping her...
Texas music fan busted at Iron Maiden show
Some of our Edinburg readers undoubtedly know the songs "Two Minutes to Midnight" and "The Trooper," and are familiar with Iron Maiden's skinny, menacing mascot, Eddie. The British metal band has been a fixture on the music scene for 40-plus years. One of their fans...