Facing a misdemeanor charge in Dallas County, Texas, can be a daunting experience. While misdemeanors are considered less serious offenses compared to felonies, they still carry potential consequ...
What is burglary of a habitation in Texas? Burglary of a habitation is a 2nd-degree (2-20 TDC) felony in Texas. The law forbids entering a “habitation” without permission from the owner and...
My criminal defense lawyer didn't call any witnesses, is that ineffective assistance of counsel?
What happens if you are facing a criminal charge for assault family violence, while you are getting divorced? Our law firm handles both criminal defense, and family law matters. We have seen case...
We talk to a lot of people who have a defense lawyer and are looking to switch. One of the most common reasons defendants want to change attorneys is a lack of communication. These defendants are...
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If you are facing a charge of drug possession in Texas and you are not a citizen of the United States, you should be aware of the laws regarding deportation for drug convictions. What is the law ...
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What does the “same criminal episode” mean? Section 3.10 of Chapter 3 of the Texas penal code defines a “same criminal episode” as “the commission of two or more offenses, regardless ...
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Can a Roofing Contractor be Charged with Theft? After every hail storm of tornado roofing contractors will defend on neighborhoods looking for repair work. Most contracts are honest and upright a...
A recent case from the Dallas Court of Appeals (Woodland vs State) discusses the use of prior convictions in “he said/she said” sexual assault cases. First, what is a “he said/she said” s...
In law, must and shall are important words. Must and shall indicate that an action is required, it has to happen, it is a part of the process, proceeding, or hearing that can’t be ignored. Cont...