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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Community supervision for criminal offenses in Texas takes two forms: straight probation and deferred adjudication. More than 380,000 adults are on probation in Texas. This article discusses early release from probation…

What is a Mistrial? A mistrial is a trial that has not been successfully completed. It can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a hung jury (when the…

What is Evading Arrest? In Texas, the offense of evading arrest occurs when a person flees a police officer who is attempting to lawfully detain or arrest them. That is…