Ibrahim & Elliott, LLP

12/25/2020

DPS to increase enforcement for holidays

Make good decisions people. Merry Christmas!!!

The Texas Department of Public Safety will begin its annual Christmas and New Year holiday traffic enforcement today.

09/28/2020

Harris County District Attorney's Office

Harris County District Attorney's Office

Visit https://www.makeitrighthouston.com/ to get your eligible criminal record expunged and your Justice of the Peace Warrants forgiven (no traffic tickets)! Services available until 11:59 PM Wednesday, September 30th!

09/04/2020

COVID-19 hasn't slowed drunken driving in Galveston County

Make good decisions people.

The COVID-19 pandemic has done little to reduce drunk driving arrests this year, officials said. 2020 in on pace to set a three-year high for DWI charges filed in Galveston

08/07/2020

Private Prison Must Pay $3.7 Million After Recording Attorney-Client Conversations

It does happen.

Private Prison Must Pay $3.7 Million After Recording Attorney-Client Conversations 08.05.20 Private prison company CoreCivic and communications company Securus Technologies agreed on Friday to pay $3.7 million to settle federal claims that they illegally recorded attorney-client conversations in a p...

07/02/2020

COVID-19 means the long-incarcerated will wait longer for trials in Galveston County

It’s going to take time and patience. Your thoughts?

The state's Supreme Court this week pushed back the start to jury trials until at least Sept. 1.

06/28/2020

US attorney Bianca Forde sues cops for wrongful arrest in NYC

US attorney Bianca Forde sues cops for wrongful arrest in NYC

A federal prosecutor was wrongfully arrested when cops slapped the cuffs on her for advising her boyfriend of his legal rights during a drunk-driving stop, a new lawsuit alleges.

06/28/2020

Federal courts in Houston, Galveston close amid surge in COVID-19 cases

The only sensible thing to do.

The U.S. District Courts will close to the public from Monday through July 10.

05/21/2020

91 additional drug convictions connected to officer charged in Harding Street raid to be overturned

Justice delayed but not denied!!

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday that nearly 100 more defendants who were convicted as part of a case made by former Houston police Officer Gerald Goines will be cleared.

04/09/2020

Office of the Governor Greg Abbott

Temporarily suspending certain statutes to allow for appearance before a notary public via videoconference.

These suspensions provide flexibility in the notarization process for certain documents to ensure Texans can stay home as much as possible.

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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today suspended certain statutes concerning appearance before a notary public to execute a self-proved will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physician, or an oath of an executor, administrator, or guardian. These suspensions temporarily allow for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such documents, avoiding the need for in-person contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The State of Texas is taking any action necessary to enforce social distancing and reduce the need for in-person contact throughout the COVID-19 response," said Governor Abbott. "These temporary suspensions provide flexibility in the notarization process for certain documents and ensure Texans are able to stay home as much as possible to protect themselves and others from this virus."

The following conditions will apply whenever this suspension is invoked:

•A notary public shall verify the identity of a person signing a document at the time the signature is taken by using two-way video and audio conference technology.

• A notary public may verify identity by personal knowledge of the signing person, or by analysis based on the signing person’s remote presentation of a government-issued identification credential, including a passport or driver’s license, that contains the signature and a photograph of the person.

• The signing person shall transmit by fax or electronic means a legible copy of the signed document to the notary public, who may notarize the transmitted copy and then transmit the notarized copy back to the signing person by fax or electronic means, at which point the notarization is valid.

This suspension will remain in effect until terminated by the Office of the Governor or until the March 13, 2020 disaster declaration is lifted or expires. Documents executed while this suspension is in effect, and in accordance with its terms, will remain valid after the termination of this suspension.

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04/01/2020

Hidalgo orders release of some inmates from Harris County Jail

Hidalgo orders release of some inmates from Harris County Jail

Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday ordered that some people accused of nonviolent offenses be released from Harris County Jail to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

03/28/2020

The fate of half the 8,000-plus person facility amid pandemic put before federal judge

The fate of half the 8,000-plus person facility amid pandemic put before federal judge

A federal judge Friday asked lawyers to hammer out a plan for releasing about 1,000 indigent inmates detained on bonds of $10,000 or less in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

03/22/2020

DOJ Wants to Suspend Constitutional Rights During Coronavirus Emergency

DOJ Wants to Suspend Constitutional Rights During Coronavirus Emergency

The Department of Justice has secretly asked Congress for the ability to detain arrested people “indefinitely” in addition to other powers that one expert called “terrifying”…

03/21/2020

Cashless bonds offered to some to help clear Galveston County Jail

Cashless bonds offered to some to help clear Galveston County Jail

Inmates who are released must turn themselves at a yet-to-be determined date once the pandemic has passed.

03/21/2020

Harris County courts, DA's office closed after prosecutor exposed to infected relative

Harris County courts, DA's office closed after prosecutor exposed to infected relative

The DA closed offices and prosecutors are seeking remote hearing appearances following news that a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney’s office had been exposed to the coronavirus.

03/20/2020

Texas judges will be able to conduct court online as coronavirus spreads

Texas judges will be able to conduct court online as coronavirus spreads

More than 3,000 judges across the state will have access to video conferencing to conduct court proceedings during a public health crisis.

03/19/2020

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is seeking the compassionate release of some inmates at the Harris County Jail.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is seeking the compassionate release of some inmates at the Harris County Jail.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is pushing for “bold action” to avert the fallout of potential coronavirus spread at the Harris County Jail — he is seeking compassionate releases of vulnerable people who pose a low risk to public safety.

02/28/2020

Texas state crime labs won’t test suspected marijuana in low-level cases

Prosecutions will depend on where you are charged. There will be different rules for every county.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said last week that it would not perform testing to distinguish between hemp and marijuana in misdemeanor cases.

12/16/2019

Judges, DA appeal requirement to provide defense attorneys

Any thoughts...?

The group argues a federal judge was wrong to order the county to quickly provide defense attorneys to arrestees.

11/24/2019

Oregon Supreme Court Bans Police Officers From Asking Random Questions During Traffic Stops

Maybe in Texas one day?

The ruling instructs officers to stick to questions “reasonably related” to the reason the driver was pulled over, effectively ending law enforcement’s ability to turn a routine traffic stop into a fishing expedition for a more serious offense.

10/05/2019

Cornyn signals support for Galveston County mental health initiatives

This would be a great step forward!!! It is truly needed.

County could have a mental health court started by early 2020.

09/12/2019

Federal judge orders Galveston County to have defense lawyers at bail-setting hearings

They just don’t seem to get it!

Galveston County, like Harris and Dallas, was sued for bail practices that lawyers and judges have said discriminate against poor criminal defendants.

08/30/2019

Eleven current and former Harris County judges disciplined for ordering bans on no-cost bail

They just don’t get it...

The commission’s reviews confirmed that district judges enforced a rigid bond schedule and issued various kinds of written or verbal instructions to hearing officers to deny what are called “personal recognizance” bonds to all or to certain specific categories of defendants.

08/20/2019

KPRC2 / Click2Houston

For your information!

Make sure you're in the know when the changes take place in less than a month.

08/02/2019

Texas DPS officers told not to arrest in low-level marijuana cases after new hemp law

Texas DPS officers told not to arrest in low-level marijuana cases after new hemp law

A memo obtained by The Texas Tribune instructs DPS officers to cite and release suspects in misdemeanor marijuana cases "as appropriate." Officials said the goal is to continue enforcement even though some prosecutors aren't taking new pot cases.

07/19/2019

Convicted Houston sex offender who pimped teen from behind bars to spend more than 20 years in prison

Convicted Houston sex offender who pimped teen from behind bars to spend more than 20 years in prison

A convicted sex offender who collected earnings from a teen prostitute while incarcerated was sentenced in Houston to serve more than two decades in federal prison for sex trafficking the girl. READ THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE SERIES: The Track: Open-air sex trade permeates daily life on Houston's outskir...

07/19/2019

Advocates call on Harris County DA to release name of untrustworthy cops

Will she do it?

Database tracks officers who lied, falsified evidence or would not otherwise be able to testify in court.

07/05/2019

Bexar County District Attorney won't prosecute most marijuana cases less than 4 ounces

Bexar County District Attorney won't prosecute most marijuana cases less than 4 ounces

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales released a statement Wednesday saying his office will not longer accept marijuana cases of 4 ounces or less from local law enforcement unless the marijuana has been lab tested and has a proven THC concentration.

07/04/2019

New Texas Law Has Travis County Dismissing Marijuana Cases

We told you more was coming...

Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore said Wednesday her office is dismissing 32 felony cases involving possession or delivery of marijuana or THC

07/03/2019

All Pending Misdemeanor Marijuana Charges to be Dismissed in Fort Bend County - Covering Fort Bend

More to come.

FORT BEND COUNTY (Covering Fort Bend News) – All pending misdemeanor marijuana charges will be dismissed in Fort Bend County following the passage of HB 1325 by the Texas Legislature, [...]

07/02/2019

CBD is legal, but is it safe? Here's everything you need to know about CBD-infused products in Texas

CBD is legal, but is it safe? Here's everything you need to know about CBD-infused products in Texas

The hemp industry has been clarified with a new Texas law. What could this mean for Houstonians?

04/23/2019

Will you get busted for CBD in Texas?

Will you get busted for CBD in Texas?

CBD oil is the latest craze.

04/20/2019

Travis DA making new rules for small-amount drug cases

Coming to a county near you. Do you agree with this practice?

Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore is developing new protocols for how felony prosecutors evaluate drug cases involving the smallest amounts

02/19/2019

City Of League City Government

Take the opportunity to handle your business!

If you have an active warrant out for your arrest, now is the time to take care of it. The City of League City is teaming up with law enforcement agencies and courts from more than 300 jurisdictions across Texas to host the 2019 Warrant Roundup beginning February 23, 2019. Contact the League City Municipal Court (281) 554-1060 for additional information.

11/17/2018

Increased drunk driving enforcement begins this weekend

Be careful out there! Don’t drink and drive.

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will have more deputies on the road through Nov. 27, as part of an annual effort to curb drunk driving during the Thanksgiving holiday season.

04/15/2018

ACLU monitoring county's magistrate hearings

What do you think?

After launching a high-profile lawsuit against the county over its bail system, the ACLU has had a staffer monitoring the county's magistrate hearings.