Category Archives: Criminal Defense Lawyer
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney On Bail Bond Process & Bail Reform
Bonding Process in Galveston County Hey guys, I’m back here giving y’all another live session. I apologize for not being here last week, I was in a jury trial for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty for my client. This week, I thought that I would… Read More »
Are Parents Responsible For Crimes Committed By Underage Children?
Parents take on an enormous amount of responsibility when they have kids. This is especially true considering the legal, moral, and financial obligations involved with raising a healthy, well-rounded child. However, there is another aspect of parental responsibility that you might not realize when it comes to criminal activity by minors under the age… Read More »
What are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Texas?
When you know that Texas has some of the toughest controlled substances laws in the U.S., you can guess the penalties for drug trafficking will be severe. The details depend on whether the charges involve a felony or misdemeanor under the Texas statute on drug trafficking. This statute makes it a crime to knowingly… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses His Criminal Defense Law Practice
Mark Diaz and Associates I don’t have a typical topic today like I often do. Usually, I’ll take a question from someone and try to answer it in the context of criminal law. Today, I want to do something a little bit different. Which is to talk about our office, what it is that… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Bail And Bail Bonds In Texas
Many people accused of crimes in Texas are forced to stay in jail while awaiting trial with high bail bond amounts. The most common reason for this is that the accused person cannot afford to make bail. Although the bail system is not supposed to punish people simply for being poor, that is often… Read More »
Is Robbery a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
Typically, when someone asks a question with two alternative answers, the proper response will be one or the other. Unfortunately, you may not get such a clear-cut reply when you ask whether robbery is a misdemeanor or felony in Texas. The reason comes down to confusion about definitions. Many people lump robbery into the… Read More »
How Street Racing Can End in Serious Charges
There can be no doubt that Hollywood has attracted many to the need for speed through action-packed films that end with a victory lap and trophy for the winner. However, street racing is a crime in Texas, and it is one that police are cracking down on as the popularity of this dangerous activity… Read More »
Galveston Federal Criminal Attorney Discusses Federal and State Criminal Court
The Difference Between Federal Versus State Criminal Defense Generally speaking, federal court and state court are just two completely different animals. Federal Court is very formal, very structured, and has specific rules to be followed. The calendar is established from the beginning. Charges are usually not fresh in federal court. Most federal drug cases… Read More »
How Common Are Galveston Shooting Crimes?
While it might seem like an easy process to review crime reports, assess data, and crunch the numbers to determine the frequency of Galveston shooting crimes, getting an accurate picture is somewhat challenging. There are numerous factors that lead to inconsistencies, particularly what constitutes a shooting crime when looking at US statutes versus Texas… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses Court Appointed VS. Retained Counsel
What is the difference between a court-appointed vs a private attorney? I recently had an email exchange with a woman who wanted to retain new counsel for her husband, which brings up a discussion about court-appointed counsel versus retained counsel. We get a lot of people who have court-appointed attorneys themselves and want to… Read More »
