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A judgment issued against you in a criminal case can be devastating, especially when errors occurred during the trial. Learn about the appeals process in Texas and how to protect yourself. The criminal trial process is one that can be long and exhausting for everyone involved. When the verdict or judgment is against you, it…
Texas prisons are dangerous places for a host of reasons. Despite being in areas where summer temperatures soar, many of them lack air conditioning. The cost of installing air conditioning in uncooled prisons was raised in the Texas legislature last month. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice put a $1 billion price tag on cooling…
Dallas experienced criminal defense lawyer discusses how domestic nuisance ordinances can unfairly punish victims of domestic violence. It may come as a surprise to many, but a number of cities across the United States have local ordinances on their books that make it a “nuisance” under the law to file a certain number of domestic…
A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a temporary reprieve to a Texas inmate facing the death penalty because his spiritual adviser was not present has sparked a feud among the justices. Patrick Murphy was among a group of inmates who escaped from a Texas prison in 2000. He committed a series of…
The number of women held in Texas prisons is getting larger year on year and conditions are getting worse. This grim conclusion was reached in a report published last year by the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. Now lawmakers on the House Committee on Corrections are studying conditions and treatment options for women imprisoned in Texas….
Appellate law helps to ensure a fair trial in the criminal justice system. Here’s what you need to know about appeals and why you should have a Dallas appeals lawyer on your team. Dallas Criminal Appeals — Every person who is involved in a criminal trial wants to be on the winning side of the…
Attorney Mick Mickelsen, a State and Dallas Federal Criminal lawyer, says television can give people the wrong idea about how criminal cases work. Television can offer hours of entertainment, but it’s important to remember that, unless you’re watching a documentary, much of what you see is just that — entertainment. In other words, it’s not…
White collar crimes, like fraud, are extremely complicated to investigate and often demand multiple federal agencies and heavy sentences. This month, seven defendants pleaded guilty to a series of offenses linked to the fraudulent sale of dietary supplements by a Dallas company. The Dallas Morning News noted how USP Labs claimed its products were derived…
Do you know your rights? As a citizen, resident or visitor to the United States, you have certain rights under federal law. While most people learn about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in school, it’s always good to refresh your memory when it comes to understanding your legal rights under the law. The…
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in Texas. This month, a driver was accused of killing three people on an interstate near Dallas and fleeing the accident scene. Dallas police sought Jesus Chavarria-Vasquez, 32, after three men were killed and two were injured on March 10. Investigators said Chavarria-Vasquez abandoned his 12-year-old son at the scene…