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What Will Happen to Dallas Police Officer Who Killed Man in Own Home?
What is going to happen in the case of the Dallas police officer who shot a man in his own home? She was allegedly mistaken in thinking it was her apartment and that he was a burglar. Should she be charged with murder? What is the State required to prove for a murder...
What’s The Most Common Question a Defense Attorney Answers?
HELP!!! I have a warrant, can you get it lifted? Every criminal defense attorney has probably answered that question thousand times. The answer to the question often depends largely on the situation. If there has been a warrant issued for someone’s arrest, most of the...
What Should You Do If You are the Victim and Want to Drop Criminal Charges?
Say you’re the victim of an assault. Maybe your deadbeat boyfriend hits or kicks you several times while you guys are arguing about something. You’re hurt and angry so you call the police. He goes to jail even though maybe that isn’t really what you...
What You Can and Can’t do Under Texas’ New Open Carry Law
On June 13, 2015, the Texas legislature passed a bill that allowed concealed carry handgun owners to carry their handguns openly. The new bill took effect on January 1, 2016. Believe it or not, that made us (Texas) the 45th state to allow this. What’s it allow you to...
What to Do (and Not to Do) If You Get Asked to Do a DWI Field Sobriety Test
You’ve had yourself a good, safe, and responsible night drinking your favorite drinks with your buddies. You made sure not to overdo it and get hammered. But, you know you’re somewhat on the borderline. You could possibly have an over-the-limit BAC (Blood Alcohol...
Do I Need a Lawyer If I Have Been Asked to Come in for Questioning?
You get a phone call, and this time it’s definitely not one you want. It’s not a trustee of the estate of a long-lost relative calling to say you got an unexpected inheritance. Instead, it’s a law enforcement official. They want you to come and talk to them about a...
If I Have a Probation Violation, Will I Be Able to Get Out of Jail on Bond?
You get probation for committing a crime. Let’s say it’s a drug offense. A year later, you’ve been doing a really good job staying clean. Then, you just can’t stand it anymore and you get high. You try to cover up your tracks. But, you mess up. Your Probation Officer...
What Rights Do Victims Have in Affecting the Prosecution of a Criminal Case?
If you’re charged with a crime, what kinds of rights does the victim have? What can they do to you? How can they affect you and the outcome of your case? Take a look, first starting at the Federal level. The victims’ rights movement of the 1970s and 1980s greatly...
What are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and How Do They Affect Punishment in Court?
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are non-binding rules that outline how defendants should be sentenced for their crimes. “Non-binding” means judges are required to calculate and consider the guidelines when sentencing. However the guidelines are not mandatory. And...