One of the most difficult choices you may ever face is deciding how to choose a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one. We get it. It’s hard, but it’s also important to find a good criminal defense attorney, someone who boasts a reputation of dependability and success. There are several factors you’ll
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In civil cases, either party can appeal to a higher court. This article will discuss the grounds for appeal in civil cases as well as the steps of the federal civil appeals process. U.S. Courts of Appeals: An Overview The United States Courts of Appeals (also called the Circuit Courts) were created by Congress under authority rooted
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If you aren’t familiar with the appeals process for federal or state courts, you need an expert at your side. Here are the five characteristics to consider when choosing an appellate attorney for your Texas case. What Do Texas Appellate Attorneys Do? A Texas appellate attorney is a lawyer who has specialized training and experience
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From bank fraud to forging stocks, bonds, or cash, there are a variety of activities in Texas that can land you with a third-degree felony. Let’s take a look at the five most common ones: 1. Theft According to the law, theft occurs when a person unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner
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Like most Americans, nearly every Texan has some kind of debt, and many Texans have a combination of different types of debt. The following is an overview of the different kinds of debt in Texas, which our office assists clients with every day. Different Types of Debt in Texas Secured Debt Secured debt is debt
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Whether you are a plaintiff, defendant, or just a witness who received a subpoena to testify in the mail, a deposition is serious business. You may be wondering, can I refuse to give a deposition in Texas? The answer is yes, but under the risk of contempt of court. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure,
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Like many other states and the United States federal courts, the State of Texas has a three-tiered court system. In the Texas court structure, there are district/county courts, appeals courts, and a state supreme court. Specifically, at the appellate level (the middle level), there are fourteen separate courts of appeals with jurisdiction over both civil
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Plea bargaining has grown in popularity as criminal courts have become increasingly crowded, and constitutional concerns require cases to be moved speedily through the system. They are desirable because they are the result of a negotiation where prosecution and defense both maintain some control over the outcome, and hopefully, the attorneys develop a plea bargain
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What Is a Federal Hold on an Inmate? When a suspect is arrested and charged with a crime under federal law, they will be detained until a hearing can be held in which the appropriate judge makes a determination as to whether or not they should remain detained. Under the federal Bail Reform Act of
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What Is Possession of a Dangerous Drug in Texas? In the State of Texas, the Penal Code defines possession of an illegal item as actual care, custody, control or management of that item. To prove a case, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt not only that the defendant had an illegal item, but
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Probation is a common legal process meant to help criminals maintain their status as a functioning member of society. It allows them to stay with their family and continue working. People can make serious mistakes, and probation is one way to get their lives on track by honoring what the judge has required of them.
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What is conspiracy in criminal law? Conspiracy legal elements are in place so that dangerous criminals can be prosecuted even before they cause serious damage and direct harm to others. Today, we’ll tackle the topic of conspiracy to commit a crime, along with details regarding jail time and beating these types of charges. What Is
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