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Q: Is a landowner without mineral rights legally permitted to refuse drilling on their land?
I, along with several relatives, own mineral rights on land in Texas, passed down from a relative. The land itself is owned by someone else who does not have mineral rights. All the mineral rights owners have signed a lease agreement allowing an oil company to drill. However, the landowner, who... View More 
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Aimee Hess
answered on Jul 31, 2026
answered on Jul 31, 2026
If you have signed a lease, the oil company is now the owner of the minerals. (An oil and gas lease is actually a fee simple determinable deed). The oil company can get a court order allowing them access. If your property is pooled with other land, the drill site may not even need to be on your... View More
Q: Can someone be charged for car use or paraphernalia without being seen in the car?
If a person is not seen by a police officer either driving or being in a car, can they still be charged with unauthorized use of the motor vehicle or for any paraphernalia found inside the vehicle? The person has no previous history with law enforcement, there are no witnesses or evidence linking... View More
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Jul 31, 2026
answered on Jul 31, 2026
Good question. You have stated there are no witnesses or evidence of any kind against you tying you to the car or any paraphernalia. The short answer is that you can be CHARGED with anything by prosecutors, DAs, US Attorneys, or Tribal assistant Attorney Generals. However, when push comes to shove... View More
Q: Can someone be charged for car use or paraphernalia without being seen in the car?
If a person is not seen by a police officer either driving or being in a car, can they still be charged with unauthorized use of the motor vehicle or for any paraphernalia found inside the vehicle? The person has no previous history with law enforcement, there are no witnesses or evidence linking... View More
Brian Boeheim
answered on Aug 8, 2026
answered on Aug 8, 2026
I agree with Tracy that the prosecutors can charge you with anything. If no one saw the defendant in the vehicle the evidence would have to come in one of two fashions: 1) Forensic evidence - fingerprints, DNA, etc.; 2) circumstancial evidence - someone saw the defendant exiting or walking away... View More
Q: How can I address my misdemeanor charge for unpaid items due to medical conditions?
I am facing a misdemeanor charge in Minnesota after inadvertently leaving a store without paying for some items in my bag. I am a mental health patient with multiple conditions and am under medical treatment in Florida. The medications I take cause drowsiness and affect my judgment. I have evidence... View More
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Jul 31, 2026
answered on Jul 31, 2026
The first important choice is to get legal representation by a private or public defender. Or a person accused has the right to represent themselves, which usually does not turn out well. Next, a person facing a criminal charge will want to show the court that they will be taking responsibility... View More
Q: Do I need a new deed if I have right of survivorship?
My husband, who was listed with me on a warranty deed, passed away on June 27, 2022. There is no mortgage on the property. I have the right of survivorship and have filed the necessary affidavit with the court. I am also the executor of his estate. I am planning to deed some of the property to my... View More
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Tyler Comer
answered on Jul 31, 2026
answered on Jul 31, 2026
Regarding the survivorship deed you are automatically the owner of the property . A new deed typically is not needed especially since you filed the affidavit of survivorship. However, it is not advisable to deed some of the property to a child. There can be tax consequences if you add your child... View More
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