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Sep 24, 2014 Criminal

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....

Sep 19, 2014 Latest News

Improper Photography Charges In Texas

What is Improper Photography in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15 outlines instances in which taking a photograph is illegal in...

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Sep 17, 2014 Criminal

What is a Grand Jury and How Does it Work in Texas?

In Texas, a grand jury is made up of 12 people who determine whether or not there is probable cause...

Sep 9, 2014 Criminal

Can Police Take DNA Without a Warrant?

Can Officers Take Discarded Items and Have Them Tested for DNA? Police officers are known to take discarded items and...

Sep 8, 2014 Criminal

Where Can I Take a Drug Offender Class? | Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP)

Looking for a Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP)? Look no further. Here’s the entire list of Drug Offender Education Programs....

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Jul 7, 2014 Criminal

Tarrant County Criminal Courts: Where to Go and What to Expect

If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be heard in...

Jun 4, 2014 Criminal

Burden of Proof Chart: What is Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Burdens of Proof Innocent until proven guilty. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt. These are not just clichés or catch-phrases. They...

May 7, 2014 Criminal

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...

Mar 20, 2014 Criminal

Illegally Stopped? Understanding Reasonable Suspicion

Were you illegally stopped? Police officers often joke that if they cannot find a legal reason to stop your vehicle...