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The Constitution guarantees every criminal defendant’s right to a “speedy” trial. This right applies to both felony and misdemeanor offenses.… Continue reading What Is Considered a “Speedy Trial” When It Comes to a Misdemeanor Offense?
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When you hear the word “theft,” your first thought might be of shoplifting or, say, snatching an individual’s purse. But… Continue reading Travis County Defendant Convicted of Theft After Allegedly Pawning Rented Music Equipment
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In its simplest form, misdemeanor theft involves taking someone else’s property without their consent. If you took the property by… Continue reading What Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?
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Lying to the police is not just a bad idea. It can land you in serious legal trouble. Filing a… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Misdemeanor for Filing a False Police Report?
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In a trial involving misdemeanor crimes, the defendant has the same constitutional rights as in felony cases. This includes, among… Continue reading Understanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case
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Simple assault is a misdemeanor offense in Texas. Assault is defined as “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to… Continue reading Is Burning Someone on the Leg with a Cigarette Considered “Assault” in Texas?
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Normally, the maximum penalty for a Class A misdemeanor offense in Texas is one year in jail and a $4,000… Continue reading How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Lead to “Forfeiture” of Your Property to the State of Texas
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In most criminal cases there is a strict time limit that must be followed by prosecutors. This is known as… Continue reading What Is the Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas?
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As a general rule, you are not supposed to conduct any sort of “outdoor burning” in Texas. There are limited… Continue reading Is Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
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Misdemeanor crimes include a variety of non-violent offenses, such as forgery. Indeed, under the Texas Penal Code, forgery is a… Continue reading Austin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery
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