When a person is arrested, a public record is made of that arrest. If the person is later charged with an offense, that record is also public, as is the status of that case and whether it is pending, probated or dismissed. Because the legislature … [Read more...]
Recent Changes in Texas Criminal Law
By Cole Fulks The 82nd Texas Legislature convened in January 2011, and began making changes to various Texas laws. Those changes became effective September 1, 2011. Some of those changes include: House Bill (H.B.) 351 and Senate Bill (S.B.) 462 … [Read more...]
Three Reasons to go to Trial, or Why Going to Trial May be Your Best Option
By Kristie Williamson OK, most of us have seen “Matlock,” “Perry Mason” and, of course, a defense favorite, “My Cousin Vinny.” But in reality, how often do trials go the way you as a client or we as defense attorneys want? The result defendants … [Read more...]