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The Purpose of a Plea Bargain Criminal courts are, in general, overworked and understaffed. There are too many cases to take to trial, and both judges and prosecutors actively seek to push as many cases through the criminal process as possible. Plea bargains are a way they accomplish that goal. By giving you incentives to […]

Like many other states, Texas has particularly harsh penalties for persistent offenders. Similar laws in other states are well known as “three strikes” laws, in which a person with two prior felony convictions will automatically receive a pre-set punishment for their next conviction, regardless of the crime. However, prior offenses are not the only factor […]

Need a criminal defense attorney in Tarrant County, TX? Contact my law firm today. The ‘three strikes’ law was implemented to keep habitual offenders in jail and away from the general public. If you have been convicted of three felonies, or ‘three strikes’, the prison sentencing you face will be much longer, from 15 or […]

In the United States, the right to trial by jury is considered so important that it’s mentioned in both Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution, and again in the Sixth Amendment. For most criminal cases, the decision of whether or not to take the case to trial is ultimately in your hands. Since trials […]

While most people understand their basic rights (i.e. the right to remain silent), there is a lot of uncertainty that surrounds the grey areas of police encounters. As a Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer, one of the questions I am most commonly asked by clients is “Can the police stop and hold me without placing me under […]

While a law enforcement officer generally needs a warrant to search you or your property, the rules are a little different when it comes to traffic stops. If you are pulled over for a legitimate purpose—whether you were speeding or you have a broken tail light—the officer would have the right to search your vehicle […]

If a law enforcement officer suspects that you have been driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will need more than just their suspicions in order to make an arrest. For this reason, they will start to look for clues or various types of evidence that will help them establish probable cause once an initial traffic stop […]

If you have found yourself in a situation where you thought that you were engaging in intimate acts with a consenting adult, only to find out that they were actually a minor, your future could be at risk. According to the statutory rape laws in Texas, it is illegal to engage in sexual acts with […]

Click here if you or someone you know needs a simple assault attorney in Tarrant County According to Texas Penal Code §22.01, you could be arrested for the crime of simple assault if you intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to another person, threaten another person with imminent bodily harm or cause physical contact with […]

Under Texas Penal Code Section 31.03, you could be charged with shoplifting under a wide range of circumstances. While the most obvious form of shoplifting would be carrying an item out of a store without paying for it, there are numerous other situations that could lead to a petty theft charge. Switching price tags, improperly concealing […]

The Miranda Warning was created in the 1960s as a way of protecting a defendant’s rights during questioning. You’ve probably heard the expression, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” This is the beginning of the Miranda Warning, which goes […]

Although the crimes of burglary and robbery are often lumped together, these are, in fact, two separate offenses. While both involve the unlawful taking of someone else’s property, there are very distinct elements that separate these offenses. Generally defined, robbery involves the act of taking another person’s property through the use of force or the […]

What Happens in a Domestic Dispute? During a heated argument, a husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend may decide that it would be best to call the police. What they may not realize is that this could initiate a series of events that are no longer in their control. Once law enforcement is involved in a […]

If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you probably have questions. Facing criminal charges can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never been in trouble with the law, so it is highly recommended that you seek counsel from a Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of A. […]

When someone has been charged with a crime, they have the right to defense in a court of law. If someone does not have an attorney, one can be appointed to them unless they choose to represent themselves in trial. What are the benefits of private legal defense? The public defender system exists in order […]

Criminal trials are subject to a number of rules and regulations determining what types of evidence is allowed to be used against the defense. This includes both the types of evidence that can be used and the manner in which the evidence is presented to the judge and jury. What kinds of evidence are allowed […]

In Texas, being charged with marijuana possession will be followed by a booking. Depending upon whether or not you were given a marijuana ticket for having a small amount of marijuana, 2 ounces or less, or whether you were found with more than 2 ounces, your booking will take place in one of two ways. If you […]

Although the two concepts are very similar, expungement, which is also called expunction, and record sealing are two distinctly different methods of securing information about your arrests. Expungement actually wipes away your record of arrest completely, while record sealing only hides the information from public view. With record sealing, someone must obtain a court order to […]

In Texas, possession of marijuana is covered under Section 481.121 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Under this Section, a person commits the offense of marijuana possession if he or she knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marijuana. Marijuana possession can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony offense in Texas […]

The length of time a case will take from beginning to end is always a very common question that is asked when a client first hires their attorney. How much will this cost, and how long will it take seem to be what’s on everyone’s mind, and rightfully so. Well, the answer of course, depends, […]