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If you are in jail you will be brought to the court on the jail chain . You will not be brought to court on your own request, but at the request of the court or the attorney representing you. This should occur within a few days after your arrest. If you are not brought…
While it is hard to generalize, cases in state court often take a long time to resolve. If the case is eventually set for a trial, it may be reset several times. Older cases and cases in which the defendant is incarcerated will usually be given priority. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals declared Texas’…
Misdemeanor Cases: This process begins once the case has been filed by the police and the District Attorney’s Office drafts an information. Felony Cases: This process begins when the Grand Jury issues a true bill of indictment. Once the case has been indicted, the process begins. The First Appearance Setting: If on bond the person…
You have a right to refuse to make any statements. If you have a lawyer, never make a statement to anybody without talking to your lawyer first. If you are charged with a felony, you have a right to have your case presented to a grand jury where a group of citizens vote as to…
All persons convicted of a misdemeanor are eligible for probation regardless of whether they elect to have a judge or jury assess their punishment. If you are convicted of a felony and are sentenced by a judge, you are eligible for probation provided that you sentence is ten years or less and you are not…
With “straight probation,” even if you successfully complete the probationary period, you are considered to have been convicted of the offense for which you have been placed on probation. On the other hand, if you are placed on “deferred adjudication probation” and successfully complete the probationary period, the charge against you is dismissed and there…
It is impossible to provide a general answer to this question, although most cases are generally resolved through a plea bargain. In deciding whether to accept the plea bargain, the two most important things is to make sure you understand all the consequences of the plea bargain and to make sure you have confidence that…
Please read our blog post – Difference Between an Appeal and an Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
If you know you are being investigated in connection with a criminal offense, especially a felony offense, you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. First, by involving an attorney at this stage, the attorney will be able to give you advice as to whether you should make any statements to investigators or…
With both your liberty and reputation at stake, you don’t want to hire the wrong attorney. Do not make the mistake of hiring the lawyer that will charge the lowest fee. You should ask any attorney you are considering hiring: (1) Whether the attorney specializes in criminal law or is criminal law just one of…