What is a Motion in Limine in a Criminal Trial in Texas?
A Motion in Limine is common in criminal trials, both at the state and federal level. It is a motion filed by either the prosecution or defense before a trial…
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Texting While Driving Ban in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know
In 2018, there were 540,561 crashes on Texas roadways. Of that number, 95,572 – or 18 percent – were caused by distracted driving, resulting in 394 deaths and 2,340 serious…
Some Pre-Trial Diversion Programs Are Convictions for Immigration
Will Diversions Lead to Deportation? Pre-trial diversion programs are often used as a tool to avoid a criminal conviction. Whether or not something is a “conviction” depends entirely on the…
Stingrays, the Fourth Amendment, and Cell Site Simulators
Are Cell Site Simulators Legal? Law enforcement agents at the local, state, and federal levels have been using cell site simulators to obtain information in criminal investigations. The most common…
Video: Experts in DWI Cases | When Should You Use an Expert in a DWI Case?
Should you use an expert in a DWI trial? Lawyer Benson Varghese discusses some considerations when making this determination. In a DWI case, a lot of evidence is going to be…
Gun Rights after Domestic Violence | Voisine v. United States
The Supreme Court of the United State handed down Voisine v. United States in June 2016. The decision addressed the gun ownership and possession rights of individuals who have been convicted…
Misprison of a Felony | Aiding and Abetting
What is Misprision of a Felony? The technical definition of Misprision can be found in the statute itself, 18 USC 4: Whoever, having knowledge of the actual commission of a…
What is a 5K Motion in the federal criminal system?
What Is a 5K Motion in Federal Criminal Cases? A 5K motion (or “5K1.1 motion”) is a request filed by federal prosecutors asking the court to reduce a defendant’s sentence…
The Differences Between State & Federal Criminal Defense
State vs. Federal Criminal Charges Several differences exist between the state and federal criminal systems. While both systems include similar statutes, standards, and evidentiary rules, the practical application of these…