When Is Someone Incompetent to Stand Trial?
To stand trial in a criminal case, a defendant must be capable of understanding the charges against them. In other words, the...Read More
What are White Collar Crimes?
A white-collar crime involves criminal activities such as fraud, cybercrime, extortion, embezzlement, and bribery. White collar crimes result in financial gain for...Read More
What Does the Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial Mean in Texas?
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects your right to a fair and speedy trial. Here is what that really...Read More
Common Misconceptions About Appeals – Dallas Criminal Appeals Lawyer
The 14 courts of appeals serve as the intermediate appellate jurisdiction for criminal and civil course cases appealed from the county or...Read More
What You Need to Know About the Consequences of Firearm Theft in Texas
Most types of theft are considered misdemeanors in Texas. However, firearm theft is a state jail felony. Here’s what you need to...Read More
War on Drugs? Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Weighs!
Attorney General Jeff Sessions may be shifting the country back to the harsh policies of the 1980s. The “war on drugs” was...Read More
Fort Worth Man is Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offense
A man from Fort Worth in Texas has been sentenced to 30-years in a federal prison after he moved to Mexico, married...Read More
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Halts Six Executions
Texas’ highest criminal court has not often been receptive to the arguments of criminal defense attorneys that their clients should be spared...Read More
Duane Buck Case Raises Allegations of Racism in the Texas Judicial System
Allegations of racism in the criminal justice system are nothing new but a high profile case in Texas has led to soul...Read More
Corruption Allegations Are Brought Against Two Texas Officials
Public officials are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is higher than that of ordinary citizens. However, in Texas...Read More