A New Suspect in Sixth Street Shooting

UPDATE: Dre White, 19, arrested in Killeen

"...against Tabb, and the charge of deadly conduct (a misdemeanor when a gun is brandished but not fired) against..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chaos as City Hall Encampment Cleared by Police

Sweeping the plaza

"...failure to obey a lawful order, both class C misdemeanors. The city spokesperson had previously said those arrested for..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Chaotic Scene as APD Clears Encampment Outside City Hall

Hastily planned action takes campers, officials by surprise

"...failure to obey a lawful order, both Class C misdemeanors. The city spokesperson had previously said DACC had opened..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cannabis Bills Near Texas Lege Finish Line, Diluted and Distorted

[UPDATED] Delta-8 ban hangs in balance; tiny boost for medical use

"...from a state jail felony to a class B misdemeanor...."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The State of Delta-8: Booming Business?

And how potential cannabis reform could affect business

"...ounce of marijuana flower, making it a class C misdemeanor in which the possessor cannot be arrested, lose their..."

April 16, 2021 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

"...Reichman was taken to jail for a Class C misdemeanor – reportedly, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order. After..."

April 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...violating them would continue to be a class C misdemeanor subject to fines (but not jail time; Abbott took..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge Declines Paxton's Push To Rip Austin's Masks Off ASAP

AG's latest COVID lawsuit set for trial in two weeks

"...by local ordinance; violating them is a Class C misdemeanor...."

March 12, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Commits to Local Mask Requirement Amid State Rollback on COVID Restrictions

City will enforce masks, public health measures under local health authority emergency rules expiring in April

"...makes violating the health authority rules a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $2,000. (Abbott's orders prior..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...Giovanni Capri­glione, R-Southlake, would make it a Class C misdemeanor to camp in a public place anywhere in the..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

Minors getting ink: Can an under-18 teenager get a tattoo in Texas with parental consent?

"...18 years of age commits an offense (Class B misdemeanor) if the person falsely states he or she is..."

March 5, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...hours in jail – the legal maximum for a misdemeanor. Echoing the stories of others who've been arrested, he..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

ARIC: Black Marchers With Guns?

How the Huey P. Newton Gun Club got caught up in Austin Regional Intelligence Center's snitching program

"...firearm by a prohibited person – stemming from a misdemeanor domestic assault charge in 2007...."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...He has a record of misdemeanor offenses, including one for criminal trespass during a Sixth..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

COVID-19: Mask Yourself. It’s the Law. (For Real.)

Masking and distancing now mandatory for all Austin businesses through Aug. 15

"...police. (A fine of up to $1,000 for the misdemeanor criminal charge, but not jail time, is still allowed..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...County Court at Law No. 4 predominantly handles misdemeanor cases involving family violence, including protective orders for sexual..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 6)

"...Austin City Code section 2-6-24. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or..."

May 8, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and hospitalized 10. The company pleaded guilty to separate misdemeanor charges for shipping contaminated products...."

May 8, 2020 News Feature

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions

"...Austin City Code Section 2-6-24. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19

Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population

"...also calling for an end to arrests for nonviolent misdemeanors and state jail felonies, something Travis County authorities are..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...off these orders from the authorities? Technically, it's a misdemeanor offense, punishable by fines up to $1,000 or jail..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...to reduce activity as well, including suspending class C misdemeanor cases and probation, parole, and pretrial meetings...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Utility Shut-offs, Evictions, Court Dates Suspended Due to Pandemic

City and county officials aim to soften economic blow of COVID-19

"...Court appearances for traffic and Class C misdemeanor offenses that had been scheduled before April 1 will..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...since 2018, after eight prior years presiding in a misdemeanor court. She's also taught criminal law all over the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...since 2018, after eight previous years presiding in a misdemeanor court. She's also taught criminal law all over the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...This blandly named court is crucial as the misdemeanor "Family Violence Court" and has been contentious as a..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Point Austin: About That D.A. Race ...

Point Austin dissents from the Chronicle Editorial Board’s view of the incumbent

"...minor drug possession cases from "state jail felonies" to misdemeanors, while promoting diversion programs to move more cases into..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column by Michael King

County Names Its First Chief Public Defender

Commissioners Court appoints University of Virginia Law School lecturer Adeola Ogunkeyede to lead office

"...provide "robust and client-centered representation to adults accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses ... and improve the quality of..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

An End to Pot Prosecutions?

Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession

"...of 4 ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor offense, but possession of 7 grams or more with..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"... a plea bargain reduced the potential felony to a misdemeanor with deferred adjudication...."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature

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