Category Archives: Criminal Defense Lawyer
What Are the Penalties for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas?
While any violation of Texas drug laws is an extremely serious matter, data indicates that the bulk of these cases involve possession charges. There are around 1.84 million arrests across the U.S. for various forms of illegal drug-related activity, and more than four-fifths are for possessing an illegal controlled substance. At the state level,… Read More »
Why Is Due Process Important In Texas?
If you are charged with a crime, all of the rights that protect you, from the right to counsel to the right to remain silent to the right to a jury, all fall under the umbrella of “due process.” It is “due process” that is designed to protect criminal defendants from passion and prejudice… Read More »
What Are The Top 5 Crimes In Texas?
If you Google “Top 5 Crimes in Texas,” you will find that the top five crimes in Texas are drugs No. 1 – not a shocker. I wouldn’t have had to Google it to find that out. No. 2 is theft. No. 3 is aggravated assault. No. 4 is burglary. No. 5 is robbery. … Read More »
What Drug Laws In Texas Are The Harshest?
Drug laws in Texas can be tough so it is no surprise that Texas is often described as a state that is particularly harsh when it comes to illegal drug use. Although this reputation may not be completely accurate, it is impossible to deny the substantial legal penalties a person may face if convicted… Read More »
Trying A Case During COVID And Sexual Assault Questions
What is it like trying a case during the pandemic? How have covid protocols affected the court process? Last week, I was on a trial in the 405th District Court here in Galveston, judge Jared Robinson, presiding. I had an aggravated assault, causing serious bodily injury. Under the new protocols, we started the trial…. Read More »
How Different Is The Punishment For Drug Possession vs. Drug Trafficking?
Although public attitudes towards illicit drugs have softened in recent years, Texas still maintains some of the strictest anti-drug laws–and penalties–in the country. Even carrying a relatively small amount of a controlled substance may lead an overeager prosecutor to charge you with a drug trafficking offense. And these crimes are often prosecuted as felonies,… Read More »
Texas Criminal Defense Questions Answered By Galveston Criminal Defense Lawyer
Why hire a criminal defense attorney when I can get a court-appointed lawyer? Not everyone is entitled to a court-appointed lawyer. In order to get a court-appointed lawyer, you have to be what they call indigent. A finding of indigency requires that you make below a certain income amount, and most courts use the… Read More »
Common Texas Criminal Defense Questions
Will I go to jail for a drug crime? There are a lot of factors that go into this. That’s going to depend on the amount of drugs that were found, it’s going to depend on the drug, whether you were selling, manufacturing, or possessing, and what you were accused of. It will also… Read More »
Criminal Law Questions Answered By Galveston Attorney Mark Diaz
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Answers Common Criminal Law Questions Do Criminal Law Attorneys have payment plans? Well, most do. It’s going to depend on the complexity of the case, the amount that we’re talking about, and the length of time it would take to resolve the case. We offer them here at my Galveston… Read More »
Legal Questions Answered By Galveston Criminal Defense Lawyer
What should I do if I’m arrested? The first thing that you should do is bond out of jail. Once you’ve bonded out, you need to contact an attorney and start getting your defense together. With most criminal cases, it’s important that you get started right away building your defense and working on what… Read More »
