Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges is an intimidating process. Not only are you arrested, but even if you bond out, you still have the potential of having a criminal conviction on your record. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, having a criminal conviction can cause serious repercussions for your future. One way to avoid having a conviction on your…

Probation revocation occurs when the State of Texas alleges that someone has violated one or more of the terms of their probation. When this happens, a hearing will occur, and the State will attempt to prove that you violated one or more terms of probation. If the State is successful in doing this, you could be forced to serve the…

Appealing a criminal conviction is the process of attempting to show that there is a legal reason your conviction should be overturned. Every one convicted of a crime in the State of Texas has the right to an appeal, subject to the exception that pleading guilty typically requires a waiver of the right to appeal. The criminal appeals process is…

Henry Ruggs III, second year wide receiver out of the University of Alabama and promising young player for the Las Vegas Raiders, was recently involved in a high-speed accident which killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her 3-year-old golden retriever Max. According to reports, Ruggs was going 156 miles per hour, had a blood alcohol content of .161, and had a…

Misdemeanors are crimes in the State of Texas which are punishable by up to one year in county jail. The Texas legislature divides misdemeanor offenses into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. Each of these classes carries its own punishment range, including the amount of time you can be imprisoned, and the amount you may owe in…

Felonies are the most severe type of criminal offense in Texas, punishable by up to life imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. The Texas legislature divides felonies into five distinct categories: Capital, 1st Degree, 2nd Degree, 3rd Degree, and State Jail Felonies. Capital Felonies Capital felonies are offenses that are punishable by death or life in prison without parole. Capital murder…