When you’re accused of a crime and are going to court, you may be part of a grand jury investigation. The grand jury has to listen to the prosecution and defense. It is there to help make a decision on your case moving forward to trial, instead of leaving the decision...
Criminal Defense
Social media post leads to gun charges against Texas man
Social media has a significant role in the lives of many people living in the United States and around the globe. Because of its prevalent use, many people may not fully appreciate the potential implications of some information that they post -- even if they do not...
You can tell police officers you don’t want to open the door
When the police arrive at your house, they may act rather aggressively, as if they are in control of the situation and you have to do what they say. This can make it hard to remember your rights and not simply go along with all of their instructions. For instance,...
Understanding pretrial intervention in McLennan County, Texas
Here in McLennan County, if you are a first-time offender, you may be able to avoid jail time. Â The Pretrial Intervention Program aims to give people who made a mistake a second chance. It is a chance to prove you are a law-abiding citizen who made an error of...
Texas police charge naked, sleeping man for DWI
Most police officers in Texas are dedicated to protecting the people that they serve. However, some may make assumptions without ensuring that they obtain a full picture of events before making an arrest. For example, a man in Texas may be wondering about evidence...
Aggravated assault charges filed after Bellmead stabbing
Just like every coin, every story has two sides. Most of the time, people are content to agree to disagree about differences in the details of how things happened. But when there is an official record, and the freedom or punishment of a person depends upon it, parties...
Texas charges dismissed over failed identification of drugs
Have you ever faced criminal charges when you are sure you didn't commit a crime? This terrifying situation is a reality for many people in Texas every day, and they all have one thing in common. An attorney can help them defend themselves.A man driving a truck full...
Criminal defense: A kidnapping charge may mean harsh consequences
Both the citizens of Texas and law enforcement personnel consider kidnapping to be a particularly heinous crime. This is so even when a parent takes their child out of fear for their safety. You can bet that if the authorities arrest you and charge you with...
Who benefits from a plea bargain?
In Texas, if you are facing criminal charges, you may be given the option of accepting a plea bargain or plea negotiation. Just what is this? Is it worth taking the bargain, or are there perhaps hidden downsides that you may not know about?FindLaw discusses...
Challenging breathalyzer accuracy
The common image associated with a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol is a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath measurement device. Indeed, the breathalyzer device has become so symbolic of DUI charges that many...
