Tag Archives: Criminal Defense Attorney
How An Assault Conviction Can Affect Your Life
Nobody wants a criminal charge on their record. In fact, even a single conviction can turn a person’s life upside down and cause rippling effects that last well beyond any formal sentence. Even so, many people still fail to appreciate these consequences when facing criminal charges. Maybe it’s because you’ve never been in trouble… Read More »
How Severe Is The Punishment For Weapons Charges in Texas?
Texas has long had a reputation as a state friendly towards the right to bear arms. But that does not mean you cannot face serious legal charges in connection with carrying–or using–certain weapons. On the contrary, Texas has some very strict weapons laws that need to be understood and followed. And if you are… 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 »
Consequences of Violating Probation
In Texas, probation is often referred to as “community supervision” but the consequences of violating probation can be severe. Under state law (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.001), community supervision is defined as an alternative to incarceration during which an offender can live in the community, in lieu of going to jail, and make… Read More »
Consult An Attorney Before Speaking With Police
The U.S. Constitution Gives You The Right To An Attorney During Police Interrogations The Fifth Amendment requires police to give criminal suspects in their custody Miranda warnings, including informing them of their right to an attorney, before questioning them. When a cop fails to warn a suspect of her Miranda rights, any information gained… Read More »
