June 24, 2025 - Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Texas Senate Bill 2878. This bill, among its many provisions, aimed to authorize the creation of the 503rd District Court, exclusively serving Rockwall County. While the veto means this new court won't open its doors immediately, it's anticipated to be a temporary delay...Read More...

June 23, 2025 - Texas cannabis laws are a complex and ever-changing landscape. While other states move towards broader legalization, Texas continues to navigate its own path, creating the potential for confusion. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott's veto of Senate Bill 3, a bill aimed at banning most consumable hemp-derived THC products, sent ripples through the state.

Larman Law, in Heath (Rockwall County), Texas, understands that legal confusion...Read More...

June 21, 2025 - Navigating a traffic stop can be daunting, but knowing your constitutional protections is vital. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals recently issued an opinion that impacts how traffic stops, detentions, and searches are handled across Texas, directly affecting residents in Rockwall and Heath.

In the case of The State of Texas v. Justin Heath Pettit, Texas's highest criminal court...Read More...

June 14, 2025 - The legal profession, traditionally a bastion of precedent and measured change, is now facing a technological wave unlike any before it: Artificial Intelligence. Tools powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) are quickly becoming accessible, promising unprecedented... Read More...

June 6, 2025 - The moment a judge or jury foreman says "guilty" is devastating. In that instant, your world shrinks, and the future feels uncertain. But it's crucial to know that this is not necessarily the end of the road. It's the beginning of a new, time-sensitive fight, and the first step is often the most critical: the Motion for New Trial. Read More...

June 4, 2025 - Larman Law now offers mediation in civil and family law cases. Waiting for mediation shouldn't delay your case for months. Call 972-244-3518 today to schedule, June appointments still available! Read More...

Because this phrase has come up in the news lately in the immigration context, today’s topic is the writ of habeas corpus. The focus of this article is on the role of the post-conviction writ of habeas corpus in Texas felony criminal cases. While State law does permit use of a writ of habeas corpus in misdemeanor cases that have... Read More...

March 3, 2025 - A past mistake shouldn't close the door on your future. In Texas, a criminal charge—even one that was dismissed—can create serious obstacles to securing a job, leasing a home, or obtaining a professional license. Fortunately, the law provides a powerful tool to help you move forward: an Order of Nondisclosure. Read More... 

February 27, 2025 - On February 25, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Richard Glossip. Glossip was convicted for his role in the murder of Barry Van Treese, who was beaten to death with a baseball bat by Justin Sneed.

In exchange for a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, Sneed testified that he killed Van Treese at Glossip's direction. Sneed claimed Glossip...Read More...

January 23, 2025 - An arrest record can feel like a life sentence, even if you were never convicted of a crime. It can appear on background checks, threatening your ability to get a job, secure a loan, or even volunteer at your child’s school. For those who qualify, Texas law offers the ultimate solution: an expunction. Read More...

November 9, 2024 - On November 6, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals (Texas's highest criminal court), granted a writ of habeas corpus and a new trial to a defendant sentenced to death in 2003. The reason: judicial bias. Read More...