Federal Plea And Re-Arraignment: What You Need To Know
If you have been arrested for a federal crime, you will be asked to enter an initial plea of “guilty” or “not guilty” very early in the process. This can…
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Evading Arrest in Texas | Evading in a Vehicle
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…
Garrity Warnings
Understanding Garrity Warnings and Their Role in Criminal Investigations Garrity warnings play a crucial role in protecting the rights of public employees during internal investigations. This article delves into the…
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VS Attorneys Give TCU Football Team the Legal Playbook [2023]
The first hand shot up. “What are the laws about having a firearm in your car?” Then another. “If you refuse a field sobriety test, doesn’t your license get suspended?”…
Do I need a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to Sell a Gun?
What is FFL? The term FFL is used to describe a Federal Firearms License. We are often asked whether a person needs an FFL to sell a gun. The answer…
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Types of Economic Damages in Texas Personal Injury Cases [2025]
Every day people are injured in serious, even catastrophic, accidents in Texas. Wrecks, falls, fires, explosions, animal bites…the list of unexpected tragedies is endless. One minute someone is healthy and…
Theft Intervention Program TIPS Class | Fort Worth Tarrant County
What is TIPS (Theft Intervention Program)? Have you been charged with a criminal theft offense? If so, your attorney, a prosecutor, or the Community Supervision Corrections Department (CSCD) may require…
5 Best Ways to Beat Dallas Assault Charges
How do you beat Dallas assault charges? All is not lost if you face a first-time assault charge in Dallas. You have options, but you need to act fast. This…
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Difference between choking and strangulation [PC 22.01]
What is the difference between choking and strangulation in Texas? The Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 defines assault by choking as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impeding the normal breathing or circulation of…