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Criminal May 4, 2017

9 Tips for Testifying in Court | Taking the Witness Stand

Testifying in criminal court can be nerve-wracking. The stakes are high and, in many cases, someone’s freedom is on the line. It’s imperative to put your best foot forward and…

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Criminal July 8, 2015

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 big purchase — maybe to buy a new car or…

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Criminal March 17, 2016

State Jail Diligent Participation Credit | Early Release

State Jail Diligent Participation Credit Texas currently has 19 state jails housing approximately 9,500 state-jail offenders. Under Penal Code Section 12.35 , a person serving time for a state-jail felony…

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Criminal March 30, 2016

Judicial Clemency in Texas | Setting Aside Convictions

What is Judicial Clemency? One of the least discussed areas of criminal law in Texas is a judge’s power to set aside certain straight probation sentences. (Click here to read…

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Criminal October 19, 2016

Confidential Informants: Exceptions to Informer Privilege

Confidential Informants Often fodder for Hollywood blockbusters such as Black Mass, Reservoir Dogs, and The Departed, the secrecy surrounding the identity of confidential informants has always captivated the public. Though…

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Criminal February 21, 2017

Immigration Consequences for Non-Citizens Facing Criminal Charges

Certain criminal convictions can have immigration consequences such as deportation, denial of admission or naturalization for any non-citizen. A defendant’s particular category of non-citizenship may affect the specific consequences of…

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Criminal October 7, 2017

Rule 35 Agreement Reducing a Federal Sentence | Rule 35 Agreement

Rule 35 Agreement to Reduce a Federal Sentence As many know, under the federal system the most powerful departure from the United States Sentencing Guidelines exists under U.S.S.G. 5k1. This…

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Criminal February 13, 2018

Affirmative Defenses in Texas | What is an Affirmative Defense to a Crime?

An affirmative defense allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charged offense. When a defendant uses an affirmative defense, the defendant is admitting guilt. However, the affirmative defense…

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Criminal June 5, 2018

Collins v. Virgina Limits the Fourth Amendment Automobile Exception

Collins v. Virginia In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court decided that the automobile exception does not allow police to enter the curtilage of home to search a parked vehicle….

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