You have the right to testify in your defense during your criminal trial. But you also have the right to protect yourself from self-incrimination. These two issues intersect when you start contemplating whether you should testify in your case. You might think that all...
If you were recently arrested, you may be wondering what charges you are facing and how serious they are. Generally, felony charges are reserved for the most serious crimes and will therefore lead to the most serious consequences if you are convicted. Misdemeanor...
Texas statutes outline the potential penalties for specific criminal charges, but these are not always set in stone. Based on the defendant’s criminal history and the details of the purported crime, mitigating and aggravating factors could be used to alter a sentence....
When you’re accused of a crime, one of your first steps should be assessing the prosecution’s evidence. Once you do so, you might feel like the prosecution has you backed into a corner. But don’t be so quick to give up on your criminal defense. Depending on the facts...
If you are a minor in Texas facing a disorderly conduct charge, or the parent of one, it is crucial to understand the implications and potential consequences. Disorderly conduct encompasses a range of behaviors that can disrupt public peace or offend others in public...
When you’re charged with a criminal offense, the prosecution is probably hinging a lot of its case on the strength of witness testimony. Someone may claim they saw you commit the act in question, or a witness might provide testimony demonstrating that you possessed...
If you have ever watched TV shows or movies involving the police, then you’ve likely come across Miranda rights. It’s the part where the officer says, “You have the right to remain silent,” etc. The police are required to read them to people in custody before...
In the United States, it is almost criminal to be poor. It is illegal for homeless people to find ways to survive. Authorities eject them from public spaces and destroy their property. The country has jails full of people who have not yet received a conviction,...
When prosecutors aggressively pursue drunk driving charges, it can feel like there’s no hope of escaping conviction. This is scary given the extensive penalties that can be imposed upon conviction, which might include incarceration, license suspension or revocation,...
Police officers have a responsibility to protect and serve the community. When an officer engages in misconduct, they may have violated the civil rights of the person they are attempting to arrest and charge with a crime. If you believe your civil rights have been...
