Case Dismissed! What Does it Really Mean and Can it be Reopened?
Case Dismissed… When you’ve been charged with a crime and your freedom and livelihood are on the line, there’s nothing...
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Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Violations
Healthcare providers facing a Stark Law or Anti-Kickback Statute investigation risk severe consequences, including federal criminal charges carrying up to...
Read More Federal Criminal Statute of Limitations | How Long Can the Feds Prosecute?
A federal statute of limitations dictates the time in which a criminal case can be filed in court. Failure to file...
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Don’t Go Pro Se | Top 6 Reasons You Need A Criminal Defense Attorney
Six Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case Individuals accused of a crime often wonder if...
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Early Release Probation in Texas | Early Release Deferred Adjudication
Community supervision for criminal offenses in Texas takes two forms: straight probation and deferred adjudication. More than 380,000 adults are...
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What is a Mistrial? | What Happens After a Mistrial?
What is a Mistrial? A mistrial is a trial that has not been successfully completed. It can occur for a...
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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...
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Corporal Punishment: Is it Illegal to Spank a Child in Texas?
Many of us — the author included — were spanked by our parents growing up. It wasn’t uncommon for mom or...
Read More Creative Sentencing: Ten Unusual Punishments
We’ve all heard the adage: “Do the crime, do the time.” But what if the judge has some other punishment...
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