Civil and criminal trials are different for various reasons, the most important being that a criminal trial is brought not by private parties but by the federal or state governments on behalf of the people and focuses on crimes. Keep reading to learn more about the steps of a civil trial. What Is a Civil
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Statute of limitations laws in Texas vary. Let’s go over four notable ones and what you need to know. About the Texas Statute of Limitations Some of the most important Texas statutes to know are called statutes of limitation. These laws can affect how long the State of Texas may bring a criminal case against
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How long does a warning stay on your record in Texas? What about misdemeanors? Felonies? Let’s look at a variety of court record types and how timelines work for them in Texas. Types of Court Records – Civil Court Records Anyone who has ever been involved with the Texas state or federal courts, or any
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Jury or judge? That is the question we’re going to address today. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each option for your trial. Pros and Cons of Jury Trials At a jury trial, the outcome of a case is decided by a group of law-abiding citizens. This is different from a
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Every month in the Texas courts, literally thousands of debt lawsuits are filed by debt-buyers, lenders, creditors, and institutions with outstanding bills. Suppose you have been sued by any of these entities and received a debt claim citation in Texas. In that case, it is critical that you know how to respond and that you
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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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