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Dec 20, 2016 Criminal

Misuse of Official Information

What is Misuse of Official Information? Under the Penal Code, Misuse of Official Information prohibits a public servant from using...

Dec 20, 2016 Criminal

From playing non-stop Christmas carols in prison to passing out holiday cards with arrest warrants, many law enforcement agencies get...

Dec 15, 2016 Criminal

Case Dismissed… When you’ve been charged with a crime and your freedom and livelihood are on the line, there’s nothing...

Dec 9, 2016 Criminal

State Attorney General ’s Officers, the FBI, and other law enforcement agencies have dedicated teams that solely investigate financial practices...

Dec 8, 2016 Criminal

A federal statute of limitations dictates the time in which a criminal case can be filed in court. Failure to file...

Dec 5, 2016 Criminal

Six Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case Individuals accused of a crime often wonder if...

Dec 4, 2016 Criminal

Community supervision for criminal offenses in Texas takes two forms: straight probation and deferred adjudication. More than 380,000 adults are...

Dec 1, 2016 Criminal

What is a Mistrial? A mistrial is a trial that has not been successfully completed. It can occur for a...

Nov 27, 2016 Criminal

What is Evading Arrest? In Texas, the offense of evading arrest occurs when a person flees a police officer who...