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28 February
Bail and Pretrial Release in Federal Cases: A Guide for Families
At the beginning of a federal criminal case, the judge will make several important decisions, including whether to grant a defendant pretrial release. Once a federal indictment comes down from a grand jury, a criminal defendant will have to make an initial appearance in court for a federal judge to determine whether to grant pretrial…
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13 February
Understanding the “One-Bite Rule” and Negligence in Texas
The Fifth District Court of Appeals at Dallas recently delivered a critical ruling in Ernest Latcher v. Caroline D. Edwards, a case that underscores the high burden of proof required for animal attack victims in Texas. This decision serves as a vital reminder that winning a trial is only half the battle; sustaining that judgment…
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13 February
Federal Conspiracy Charges in Texas: Why These Cases Are So Difficult
When a person plans to commit a federal crime together with one or more people, federal prosecutors may charge that person with criminal conspiracy as a separate offense. Many federal criminal cases involve charges of “conspiracy” in addition to charges related to the completed or attempted criminal offense. But how do conspiracy charges make federal…
Case Results
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DWI Case
Location: Kaufman County
Outcome Summary: The DWI case was reduced to obstruction of a highway.
Details: The client avoided mandatory ignition interlock and jail time.
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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Location: Kaufman County
Outcome Summary: Client was charged with shooting another person and facing a possible 20 years in prison.
Details: We got the case dismissed. The client never pled guilty and was not placed on probation.