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WHAT IS A SUMMONS IN TEXAS?

If you are ever issued a summons in Texas, it can be a scary experience and you may not know what to do or how to react. Understanding exactly what a summons is can help you to remain calm and make good decisions. Although being issued a summons is never ...
Apr 28, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE WITHOUT A LICENSE IN TX?

Like all states, Texas requires drivers to have a valid driver’s license when operating a motor vehicle. Drivers who are pulled over and cannot produce a license can face tough penalties, such as fines, license suspension, and in some cases even ...
Apr 14, 2020Criminal Defense,

UNDERSTANDING FALSE IMPRISONMENT IN TEXAS

When a person holds another person captive against their will without proper authority, it is called false imprisonment. Kidnapping is the best-known type of false imprisonment and it is a serious criminal offense that carries heavy charges for people ...
Mar 24, 2020Criminal Defense,

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INFRACTIONS AND MISDEMEANORS IN TEXAS

Not all criminal acts are the same. In Texas, criminal offenses are classified into three categories—infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. These categories are based on the severity of the offense, and the punishments for each type of crime ...
Mar 10, 2020Criminal Defense,

BAIL VS. BOND: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AFTER BEING ARRESTED IN HOUSTON, TX

The difference between “bail” and “bond” all depends on who’s paying the bill. If you are arrested in Texas, you will be taken to the local police station for booking. At that point, a judge will set a court date and decide ...
Feb 18, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ACCUSED OF A FELONY

A felony is the most serious category of crime and being convicted could mean facing jail time, heavy fines and penalties that will likely affect you for the rest of your life. In Texas, a felony carries a minimum of 180 days in jail and the most egregious ...
Jan 7, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AFTER BEING ARRESTED?

Being arrested by Texas police can be a traumatic experience. Nobody wants to be brought to jail and have their freedom taken away. However, if you are arrested for a crime it is very important that you understand you have rights, and that the Constitution ...
Dec 24, 2019Criminal Defense,

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING ARRESTED VS. DETENTION?

Being detained by police does not necessarily result in being placed under arrest. This is important because there is a significant distinction between the two, especially with regard to your rights. Knowing the difference between detention and arrest ...
Oct 15, 2019Criminal Defense,

IS IT LEGAL TO STOP AND FRISK IN TEXAS?

Before we discuss the legality of stop and frisk in Texas, it’s important to understand what stop and frisk actually means. A frisk occurs when a police officer pats down an individual’s outer clothing in search of a weapon. To get to this ...
Oct 1, 2019Criminal Defense,

TYPES OF EXPUNCTIONS IN TEXAS

If you are arrested but not convicted, you should seriously consider hiring an expungement attorney to help you with the expunction process. Your arrest and the details concerning why you were arrested will appear on your record if an employer or government ...
Aug 13, 2019Criminal Defense,