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 before the statute of limitations bars a case from being…
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. The list is also available as a downloadable PDF file…
Is Texas a Two-Plate State? Front and Rear License Plates
Do you need a front license plate in Texas? Texas is a two-plate state, which means drivers are supposed to have license plates on the front and back of their…
Warrant Required for Law Enforcement to Test Blood Drawn for Medical Purposes
The Court of Criminal Appeals handed down State v. Martinez , answering whether the State’s testing of blood previously drawn by hospital personnel for medical purposes constitutes a search under the…
Tarrant County DIRECT Court Program
Have you been arrested and charged with a drug offense in Tarrant County, but are ready to live drug-free? The Tarrant County DIRECT program can help you obtain and maintain…
Tarrant County SWIFT Program | Tarrant County SWIFT Probation
What is the Tarrant County SWIFT Program? The Tarrant County SWIFT program is a post-plea, intensive probation program that gives high-risk, high-need offenders an opportunity to change — and immediate…
Shadow Juries and Mock Trials
What are Shadow Juries? A shadow jury is made up of individuals who closely match the demographics and backgrounds of actual juries. Shadow jurors are paid to watch a trial…
What is a White Collar Crime?
Federal criminal defense attorney Benson Varghese discusses white collar crimes in this short video. A white collar crime is an offense that is alleged to have been committed by individuals…
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 member of the Tarrant County judiciary who served Tarrant County…