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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 the...
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...
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...
The choices that some people make can seem unbelievable to others. In fact, many individuals may never understand why a person decided to take or to not take certain actions. Of course, there are two sides to each story, and even if a person's decisions result in him...