Helping North Texans Erase Criminal Records
Being accused of a crime can be confusing, as you may not know what to do, especially if it's your first time. As a result, you may make mistakes that can significantly affect your case and your future. One of the areas where people make mistakes is when talking to...
The U.S. criminal justice system is founded on the idea that all Americans are presumed innocent until proven otherwise if they have been suspected of criminal wrongdoing. It also affirms that it is the prosecution’s job to prove an individual’s guilt beyond a...
If you’re charged for driving while intoxicated (DWI), one of the consequences may be an ignition interlock device (IID). When installed in your car, you’ll have to provide a breath sample every time before driving. IIDs can greatly affect your daily life, and they...
The court that has jurisdiction over a criminal offense has a major impact on exactly what charges someone may face and the penalties that a conviction or guilty plea could inspire. Typically, those arrested for offenses in Texas face state charges. Local county...
No matter what the allegation entails, being accused of child abuse can have devastating consequences for you in so many areas of your life. There’s a belief that children never lie, and when it comes down to your word against theirs, it can feel almost impossible to...
Drug paraphernalia refers to any equipment, product, or material used in connection with illegal drugs. It can be anything from a simple plastic baggie to more complex devices such as pipes, syringes, and bongs. The use of drug paraphernalia is prohibited by law, and...
Facing any criminal charge can be scary and overwhelming. However, if you did not commit the crime, you may wonder how the police could arrest you. This happens commonly if it is discovered you were an “accessory.” Also called aiding and abetting, learn more about...
A motion to suppress evidence is a request by the defendant in a criminal case to exclude specific evidence from the trial. The motion is usually filed in the pre-trial hearings before the actual trial. The suppressed evidence will not be used against you when the...
Many factors can determine what happens to someone who is charged with committing a criminal offense. One of these is the defendant’s mental state at the time the crime was committed. The concept that is typically called into question is known as “mens rea.” This is a...
When people refer to buzzed driving, they generally mean that someone has been consuming some amount of alcohol, and they can slightly feel the effects, but they are not yet intoxicated. They may believe that they are not impaired and that their blood alcohol content...