Board Certified Criminal Lawyers There are more than 108,000 attorneys in Texas. Of that number, only 783 are Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists . That means less than 1 percent of the attorneys in Texas have achieved this designation. It is the highest designation an attorney practicing criminal law can reach. When you consider that […]
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What is perjury in Texas? Perjury in Texas is the act of knowingly making a false statement, either verbally or in writing, while under oath or affirmation in any official proceeding. This offense is punishable by law and can result in criminal charges, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the false statement
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Our attorneys have tried over 550 cases in front of a jury, ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Capital Murder. And while each case is different, one thing remains constant: preparation is key./criminal/murder-versus-capital-murder/ Varghese Summersett is the only criminal defense firm in Fort Worth with a mock courtroom, giving attorneys and clients another tool in
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What is Misuse of Official Information? Under the Penal Code, Misuse of Official Information prohibits a public servant from using or disclosing information for a nongovernmental purpose with the intent to obtain a benefit or harm another. Official information is information that the public servant has access to by virtue of his office or employment
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From playing non-stop Christmas carols in prison to passing out holiday cards with arrest warrants, many law enforcement agencies get into the holiday spirit. Some say they do it the name of public safety and peace on earth, while others may just be feeling a bit, well, Scroogey. Take a look at these holiday crackdowns,
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Case Dismissed… When you’ve been charged with a crime and your freedom and livelihood are on the line, there’s nothing better than hearing the words, “Case Dismissed.” Getting criminal charges dismissed before trial is definitely a best-case scenario for a defendant, but is it really the end of your legal issues? Here’s a look at
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State Attorney General ’s Officers, the FBI, and other law enforcement agencies have dedicated teams that solely investigate financial practices of doctors’ offices and health care providers, including looking for Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Violations. Once such an investigation commences it is important to be proactive and establish a lack of culpability or at least
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A federal statute of limitations dictates the time in which a criminal case can be filed in court. Failure to file before the statute of limitations bars a case from being instituted. This protects the quality of evidence and the ability of both sides to prepare an adequate case. Statutes of limitations on federal cases vary
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Six Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case Individuals accused of a crime often wonder if they can represent themselves without an attorney. In the legal world, this is referred to as a pro se defendant. The reasons for wanting to go it alone vary. Some people think they can handle it. Others
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