The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure states that “no person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense, unless on an indictment of a grand jury….” While both grand
In the United States, all states regulate the possession of controlled substances, although each may differ in its definition and penalties. In Texas, we define controlled substances not only by
No-knock warrants are highly controversial, especially after the recent Harding Street murders. When police officers secured one based on false information provided in the warrant application, two innocent victims were
Are you facing RICO charges in Texas? If so, you might be wondering if it’s possible to beat a RICO charge. These allegations are serious, and the penalties for a
Going through life with a criminal record can be difficult at best and devastating at worst. A criminal record can have a profound effect on your future, limiting jobs that
This article originally appeared in the March 2022 issue of Texas Monthly with the headline “Give Us the Gavels!” The lawyers in the district attorney’s office say they decided to run on
Although the three terms sound similar, there are significant differences between theft, robbery, and fraud. Even though they all involve taking property from another person without consent, they are three
When most people think about a weapons charge, the first thing that might come to mind are guns and knives. But many other items are considered weapons as well, many
In the legal landscape, there are two different ways of holding people legally accountable for lawless actions. These are through the criminal court system and the civil court system. While
Kidnapping is a serious charge in Texas, and convictions can result in imprisonment, fines, and other consequences. There are several types of kidnapping charges that vary in severity. Unfortunately, kidnapping
Money laundering is a serious offense that carries hefty consequences. It’s important to know the law so you can ensure that you don’t break it inadvertently. If you’ve been charged
Nobody begins a night out thinking that they will end up with a DWI charge. And yet, this is what often happens. Whether it’s meeting coworkers after work or celebrating
You’ve probably seen it a thousand times: a suspect is arrested on TV, and they’re “read their rights.” They’re told that anything they say or do can be used against
Federal weapons charges can result in years behind bars and hefty fines if you are convicted. There are several ways that a simple state weapons charge can be elevated to
Many people have heard the term double jeopardy before and have some idea of what it means. The most common explanation of double jeopardy is that you can’t be tried
Being charged with a federal crime is a bit different than being charged with a state crime. Violations of most local laws are investigated at the local level or at
DWI convictions can have serious consequences in Texas, especially if there are aggravating circumstances, such as prior DWI convictions or an open container in the vehicle. If you have been
Many people don’t understand why some individuals are simply arrested and charged for crimes, while other cases are brought before the grand jury in order to decide if charges will
