Many people accused of breaking the law assert their innocence. They may insist that police officers identified the wrong person or that there has been a major misunderstanding. When people claim that they did not break the law, it may seem natural for them to fight...
There are many reasons why people may end up facing criminal charges. Some people get caught in the act during a questionable medication transfer or a shoplifting attempt. Others might end up arrested because of something police officers find while conducting a...
Most people are likely well aware that domestic violence is a grave accusation that carries significant legal, emotional and social consequences. However, while most allegations are often rooted in genuine concerns, there are instances where accusations are false. ...
People responding to criminal charges need the assistance and advocacy of a criminal defense attorney. Their entire future may depend on the outcome of the criminal case. Defendants generally try to hire lawyers who have a track record of success and who are familiar...
Police officers help protect the public by intervening in criminal activity and investigating criminal incidents. Sometimes, they take their attempts to uphold the law too far and may infringe on the rights of the people they suspect of illegal conduct. Police...
Developing an appropriate criminal defense strategy often requires a careful analysis of the situation at issue. People need to look at what led to the state accusing them of a crime and what evidence the prosecutor might plan to present during a trial. Each criminal...
Developing a defense against a criminal charge can be difficult. The person accused often hires an attorney to help them look at the state's evidence and find weaknesses in the prosecution's case. Typically, the defense team only needs to establish a reasonable doubt...
From books to movies, criminal offenders are often portrayed as individuals with mental health conditions. In reality, those who live with these diseases face multiple challenges in the criminal system. If you have a mental illness and a crime charge, defense...
There are three general approaches to criminal defense regularly utilized by defense lawyers in Texas. The first involves securing the dismissal of charges based on technical issues. Illegal searches might lead to a lawyer using technical rules to keep their client...
Many drug possession cases in Texas are straightforward legal matters. Police officers find drugs in someone's immediate possession. They might have a substance in their pockets or might have it in their bloodstream. The immediate physical possession of a prohibited...