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If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you need to be prepared to fight back against aggressive prosecutors who want to put you behind bars. Depending on the facts of your case, there are probably a number of criminal defense strategies that you can...
You may be offered a plea deal in your criminal case, but if there’s even a miniscule chance that your case may be headed to trial, then you need to know about jury selection. Why does jury selection matter? Simply put, the individuals who compose the jury will hold...
Many states have voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and the person who possesses the marijuana will not face any consequence within that limit. However, some states are not in agreement. In Austin, Texas, the perspective of the local...
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you may be able to obtain the services of a public defender at little to no cost. These attorneys are appointed to those who are considered indigent as a way to ensure that they have the right to counsel regardless...
Anytime you interact with the police, you should assume that anything you say will be used against you in court. In other words, it’s oftentimes in your best interest to remain silent if the police start asking you questions that could lead to allegations of criminal...
Getting arrested for a DWI in Texas is serious and can have a major impact on a person’s life. A conviction for drunk driving remains on a person’s record, which may prevent them from getting a job or keeping the one they have. Depending on the circumstances, jail...
Manslaughter is a serious offense under Texas law. When a Houston resident is charged with manslaughter, they can expect to face significant challenges as they work their way through the criminal justice system. They have a right to legal counsel if they so choose,...
During the holiday season, people take to the road to enjoy the festive time with family and friends. This is true throughout the month of December and for New Year’s Day. It is important for people to be sensible meaning they should be cognizant of the potential for...
Our readers in Texas know how harshly drug crimes are prosecuted in this state. From so-called “low level” possession charges all the way to felony charges that involve trafficking and drug manufacturing, any defendant who faces drug charges in Texas knows that...
Most Texans understand that conviction for any one of a number of sex crimes will also require that the guilty defendant enter the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program, but very few people understand exactly how the program works. The basics The sex offender...
