Category: Criminal Defense
Social media has changed just about everything about life, including the way people carry out crimes. Before the internet and social networks, committing a crime required legwork. These days, however, it’s possible to engage in crime without ever leaving the house. In some cases, people don’t realize that the activities they do online could land…
Most people have a basic understanding of double jeopardy. Generally, the double jeopardy clause, which is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, states that a person can’t be prosecuted more than once for the same crime. However, there are several exceptions to the double jeopardy doctrine, and it’s not as straightforward as…
A person facing drug or intoxication charges should understand how a stay in rehab could affect their case. Most people have the common misconception that a stay in rehab can reduce their charges or if convicted, reduce their sentence, but your attorney will tell you that this is not necessarily true. Your criminal defense lawyer…
A white-collar crime involves criminal activities such as fraud, cybercrime, extortion, embezzlement, and bribery. White collar crimes result in financial gain for the person accused of committing the white-collar crime. People accused of such a crime should consult with a Dallas criminal defense lawyer. If you reside in Dallas, TX and you have been accused…
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects your right to a fair and speedy trial. Here is what that really means. Our criminal justice system is designed to protect the public as a whole and to also ensure that those who are facing charges receive fair, equal treatment and that their rights are…
There are distinct differences between state and federal crimes and how they’re handled in the courts. Here’s what you need to know about the differences. Facing charges of any kind can be a worrisome time. You’re naturally worried about your future and the criminal process, including the trial and the potential consequence if found guilty….
Who can you talk to about your criminal case? Here’s why your defense attorney is the only one you should completely trust. Anyone that has ever been charged with a crime knows that it’s an incredibly stressful, confusing and emotional time. Regardless of if you’re guilty or innocent, it’s only natural to want to talk…
Texas has been censured by the U.S. Supreme Court over how it determines intellectual disability when deciding if defendants should receive the death penalty. However, a ruling by the nation’s highest court has failed to spark changes in the Lone Star State. Now the pressure is on the Texas Legislature to amend the law relating…
The right to vote is an important part of being an American citizen. Is it possible for a convicted felon to regain their voting rights in the state of Texas? As citizens of the United States, we have individual rights that we often take for granted – until they are taken away or jeopardized in…
Is it possible to go to college and get an education with a criminal record? In most cases, yes. Here’s what you need to know about student financial aid and college background checks with a criminal record. When someone has been convicted of criminal charges, he or she still has the responsibility to make decisions…