9 Tips for Testifying in Court | Taking the Witness Stand
Testifying in criminal court can be nerve-wracking. The stakes are high and, in many cases, someone’s freedom is on the line. It’s imperative to put your best foot forward and…
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Courtroom Etiquette 101: The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Courtroom
For one reason or another, just about everyone will enter a criminal courtroom at some point in their lives. Whether you’re a defendant, a potential juror, or a college student…
What’s the Difference Between a Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment?
Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment While most offenses people hear about in the movies or the news involve state crimes such as murder, burglary, drug possession, and the like,…
Affirmative Defenses in Texas | What is an Affirmative Defense to a Crime?
An affirmative defense allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charged offense. When a defendant uses an affirmative defense, the defendant is admitting guilt. However, the affirmative defense…
Tarrant County Jails | Inmate Search | City Jails
Bonding someone out of Tarrant County Jail typically takes 24 to 48 hours. The process involves booking, magistration, and release processing. If you’re trying to locate an inmate in Tarrant…
What Should You Do if You are Stopped by the Police?
We’ve all done it: looked down nervously at our speedometer when we see an officer on the roadway behind us, or panicked slightly when an officer actually pulls us over….
What is the Law of Parties in Texas?
Can You Be Held Criminally Responsible for Another? Yes. Texas has specifically abolished any distinctions between “accomplice” and “principal” culpability. That makes each person criminally responsible as a “party” to…
Judge Brent Carr Receives Silver Gavel Award
Since 1996, the Silver Gavel Award has been presented by the Tarrant County Bar Association to a current or former member of the Tarrant County judiciary who served Tarrant County…
Legal Issues for Churches: What Clergy and Members Need to Know
Criminal Charges & the Church It is not uncommon for churches or clergy members to become the target of criminal probes. Each year, allegations of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, and tax…