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When we think of trials, we often imagine a jury of our peers deliberating and reaching a verdict. However, the bench trial is another option in the Texas legal system. In a bench trial, the judge acts as the fact-finder …
Being arrested can be a distressing and confusing experience. It is important to understand your rights and know how to navigate the process to protect yourself.
Stay Calm and CooperateRemaining calm is crucial during an arrest. Feeling anxious or …
In Texas, we have a bifurcated trial system. This means that in Texas, there are potentially two parts to a trial. The first part of a trial in Texas is called “The Guilt/ Innocence Phase” of the trial. If a …
Immigration status can have a significant impact on criminal defense cases in Texas. Non-citizens, including legal permanent residents, undocumented immigrants, and visa holders, face unique challenges in the criminal justice system, including the risk of deportation and other immigration consequences. …
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People say I am unforgiving. Sometimes that is true. When the damage done is for a lifetime and when it’s done to the poorest among us by those who should have known better, then I am unforgiving.
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When a person is charged with a federal crime in Texas, prior criminal history can become one of the most important issues in the case. A prior state conviction may affect the advisory guideline range, the defendant’s criminal history category, …
Federal identity theft and synthetic fraud cases often begin long before a person is arrested or formally charged. These investigations may grow out of data trails, financial records, device logs, account activity, IP addresses, and patterns that investigators believe connect …
FBI agents do not typically show up at a business on day one of an investigation. They typically show up after months of investigation involving the issuance of subpoenas, witness interviews, and document review. They typically show up without any …