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In Texas criminal law, it is possible for a defendant to be charged with multiple crimes arising from the same… Continue reading Can a Judge “Stack” Sentences for Multiple Crimes Arising from the Same Incident?
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Many criminal cases are based on the testimony of an alleged accomplice. Prosecutors frequently convince an accomplice to cooperate in… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of a Crime Based Solely on Accomplice Testimony?
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Under Texas criminal law, a judge or jury may consider a defendant’s gang affiliation when determining a sentence. Gang membership… Continue reading Can My Facebook Page Be Used Against Me in Criminal Sentencing?
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Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government… Continue reading Houston Court Tosses Conviction Due to Improperly Seized Video Footage
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Many white collar crime prosecutions in Texas begin when someone allegedly makes a false or misleading statement to a government… Continue reading Can Lying on a Government Form Really Lead to Criminal Charges?
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In criminal defense law, proof of insanity can serve to absolve a defendant of guilt. Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Is Intoxication a Defense to Criminal Activity in Texas?
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If you are charged with a serious crime in Texas, you have the right to present a defense within the… Continue reading Can I Argue Self-Defense in a Burglary Case?
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Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423… Continue reading Are You Facing Possession or Sale of Marijuana Charges?
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“Running away won’t solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly… Continue reading You Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
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When you are tried for any kind of criminal offense in Texas, the trial judge is responsible for instructing the… Continue reading What Happens When a Houston Criminal Court Judge Gives Bad Jury Instructions?
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