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Mar 9, 2017 Criminal

Eight Surprising Facts about the Texas Prison System

With 142,000 peo ple serving time in the Texas prison system, the Lone Star state has one of the largest...

Feb 21, 2017 Criminal

Immigration Consequences for Non-Citizens Facing Criminal Charges

Certain criminal convictions can have immigration consequences such as deportation, denial of admission or naturalization for any non-citizen. A defendant’s...

Feb 13, 2017 Criminal

What Is a Presentence Investigation Report? | Federal and State Presentence Reports

What is a Presentence Investigation Report? A Presentence Investigation Report, commonly known as a PSI in state court, is a...

Feb 9, 2017 Criminal

What is Voter Fraud in Texas?

Voter fraud is a term that you’ve probably seen and heard a lot lately. It’s a topic in the current...

Feb 1, 2017 Criminal

How to Stay Out of Jail on Super Bowl Sunday [2025]

The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and football fans across the country are gearing up for the big game between...

Jan 31, 2017 Criminal

Injury To An Elderly Or Disabled Person In Texas

What is Injury to an Elderly in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.04 , the offense of Injury to an...

Jan 29, 2017 Criminal

Invoking The Rule: Why Most Witnesses Don’t Watch Trial

Trials can be stressful, so it’s only natural for defendants and victims alike to want their witnesses in court supporting...

Jan 24, 2017 Criminal

Lying on Your Tax Return: What Can Really Happen? | Tax Defense [2023]

Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax...

Jan 19, 2017 Criminal

Decriminalization of Marijuana in Texas

The Backdrop: A Nationwide Movement Towards Decriminalization and Legalization Recreational Use As of 2025, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have...