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Facing a drug possession charge can make you feel like your future is suddenly hanging by a thread. With the state's strict sentencing laws and the long-term impact of a criminal record, the stakes are incredibly high. However, an arrest is not a conviction....
When facing criminal charges, you have the right to be tried by a jury of your peers. A jury trial has many advantages over a bench trial, the latter of which involves having the case heard and decided by the judge. In short, a jury’s verdict must be unanimous for...
The holiday season is a time for gatherings, laughter and festive cheer throughout Texas. But as the parties ramp up, so do the risks associated with alcohol consumption. A few careless choices can quickly turn a joyful celebration into a legal headache. You can...
Texas law enforcement officers and others in the public safety busines from time-to-time find themselves facing criminal charges themselves. Sometimes, there are allegations involving a law enforcement officer’s abusing their power or acting corruptly while in the...
Legally, a “white-collar crime” is not different than any other crime under Texas law. For example, a theft is a theft whether it involves a person stealing items from a person’s car or front porch or a salesperson using a corporate credit card without permission to...
Witness testimony can be a major part of defense strategy if you are charged with a crime in Texas. Witnesses can back up your version of events, undermine evidence introduced by the prosecution or present other testimony to make it more difficult for the prosecution...
All criminal cases filed in Texas courts are serious legal matters. However, this is especially true when a resident of Rockwall County or other parts of the eastern Dallas area faces an assault charge or other charge related to family violence. Someone who has never...
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, the hope is that you’ll find a way to beat the prosecution’s case and secure dismissed charges or an acquittal. If you’re able to do that, then you can avoid the penalties associated with conviction. But if the...
Many Texans probably know that they do not have to talk to the police. While the origin of the right to remain silent is in the Constitution, the use of the Miranda warning popularized the concept in American culture. Still, when the police question them, many people...
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...