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Love and work… work and love, that’s all there is. The titular quote by Sigmund Freud divides love and work. Wrong thinking for a criminal defense attorney. I love what I do, seriously. I get tired,...
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Criminal Defense Jury Selection Voir Dire in Texas
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Homosexual Bias in Texas Criminal Defense Jury Selection
Lawyer Tip: Jury Selection Examination on Homosexuality Bias One of the primary functions of voir dire (jury selection) is to identify “challenges for cause.” Basically, developing facts demonstrating...
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How does the prosecutor charge a crime in Texas? Complaint, Information, and Indictment The State of Texas uses three different forms of documents to charge criminal offenses. The form of document...
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Texas Criminal Discovery Laws Discovery is a key step of the legal process, and is one of the most important ideas behind the American legal system. Discovery is an important tool for criminal defense...
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Will I have to go to jail on my criminal charges? How much jail time will I get? You cannot answer this question with an internet search. Frankly, even your criminal defense attorney cannot guarantee...
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The Right to Exclude: Defending Against Search and Seizure in Texas The Constitution of the United States gives all citizens of the country certain privileges listed in the Bill of Rights. These ten...
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Drug Free Zones in Texas
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The Purpose of the Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms
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SAFP and Texas Substance Abuse Treatment in the Criminal System
Guide to Texas Prison Substance Abuse Treatment Programs The Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFPF) and the other programs listed are part of the Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP)...
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas Being caught with illegal controlled substances or narcotics is a serious offense. Those who are caught with possession can face prison or jail time, long...
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Evidence Tampering Charges Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney
Fort Worth Evidence Tampering Lawyer For any individual who is under investigation or who has been charged with evidence tampering within the state of Texas or through federal prosecution, it is...
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Fort Worth Resisting Arrest Lawyer If you have been charged with resisting arrest in the state of Texas, it is important that you know the severity and potential consequences of the charge. Resisting...
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Violent Crime Lawyer in Fort Worth Being charged with a violent crime in Texas can take a toll on you and your entire family. The penalties for a conviction can cause devastation and hindrances in your...
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