On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | May 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
“You don’t mind if I take a look inside, do you?” can be a worrying thing to hear from a police officer during what you hoped was a routine traffic stop. The Fourth Amendment gives you protection to go about your everyday life without being stopped...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Apr 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You got into an argument and it escalated and got out of control. The next thing you knew, you were involved in a full-on physical fight with the other party. When the police arrived, you were charged with aggravated assault. What now? In Texas, you can be charged...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The term “plea bargain” implies that it offers some real benefit for the person considering accepting it. Prosecutors offer plea bargains as a way to keep cases out of court and get a conviction. In exchange for admitting guilt, those accepting a plea bargain...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Feb 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Having a criminal record affects many areas of a person’s life. The most common negative consequences associated with a criminal record include: Difficulty finding employment Loss of your reputation Difficulty acquiring a line of credit Loss of personal relationships...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Feb 7, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a crime in Texas, there are many things that could be at stake. Your freedom, your family, your reputation, and even your job are at risk. Whether the alleged offense is a DUI or a crime of violence, the best way to protect your entire life...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Feb 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many people on probation (or “community supervision”) in Texas find it difficult at times to adhere to the strict, intrusive regulations on their behavior. However, if you fail to rise to those challenges even once, you may find yourself facing the wrath of the court...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Feb 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Certain kinds of evidence seem more conclusive and difficult to fight in court than other kinds of evidence. Many people, including police officers and attorneys, understand that eyewitness testimony could actually be less reliable than security camera footage, for...
On behalf of Vela & Del Fierro, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Oct 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When multiple people are taken into custody in relation to the same crime, it is important that each person remembers that he or she will have a separate case. Though someone’s initial instinct may be to protect the others also facing drug charges, it may not be...
| Sep 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Some people may feel as if life is always ready to cut them down. They may feel as if their circumstances only go from bad to worse, and when they face criminal charges for meth or other drugs, they may feel as if they are only being proven right. However, individuals...
| Aug 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
It is an unfortunate reality that one mistake could have harrowing and irreversible outcomes. Though a person may already feel devastated by the results of his or her mistake, it is also possible for other consequences to result, such as criminal charges. In some...
