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Jul 30, 2015 Criminal

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...

Jul 24, 2015 Criminal

Where Can I Take AA Classes in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County AA Classes If you have been charged with an alcohol-related offense, at some point, attending AA Classes in...

Jul 16, 2015 Criminal

What Are Crimes of Moral Turpitude in Texas?

Crimes of Moral Turpitude in Texas A crime of moral turpitude is one that involves dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or...

Jul 8, 2015 Criminal

Risks of Traveling with Large Amounts of Cash | Criminal or Forfeiture

Innocently Carrying Large Amounts of Cash Can Result in Asset Forfeiture & Seizure Imagine you are driving to make a...

Jun 8, 2015 Criminal

What Should I Expect When I Go to Criminal Court?

Going to criminal court for the first time can be a scary process. If you have limited exposure to the...

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Jun 6, 2015 Criminal

ISF: Intermediate Sanction Facilities in Texas

Probation and parole violations can lead to revocations that generally result in a person being sentenced to jail or prison. However, incarceration...

May 13, 2015 Criminal

Age | Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases in Texas

Affirmative Defenses in Texas | Age Age is the final affirmative defense to a criminal act that is laid out...

Apr 22, 2015 Criminal

Supreme Court: Officers Can’t Stall to Sniff. How Prolonged Traffic Stops are Constitutionally Unreasonable

Dog Sniff: What Did the Supreme Court Conclude in Rodriguez v. United States? Today the Supreme Court released an opinion...

Mar 8, 2015 Criminal

Texas Vehicle Registration Requirements

What is the “Two Steps, One Sticker” Initiative? Texas drivers now only need one sticker to show that their registration...