How Courts-Martials Work Armed forces members who are accused of serious military crimes go through what is called a court-martial, which refers to both the military court and its legal proceedings. The purpose of a court-martial is to determine whether a military...
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Porch Pirate Law in Texas
Millions of Americans now do their shopping predominantly online, especially during the holidays and now a pandemic. Due to the fast turnaround, especially with Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping, it is easier and safer to have your purchases promptly delivered to your...
Is Religion a Defense to Criminal Charges?
Using Religion as a Defense to Criminal Charges Freedom of religion is a core element of the US Constitution. The nation is a melting pot of Americans from all types of religious backgrounds, with some of the most common groups being Christians, Catholics, Mormons,...
What if I Refuse to Give My Name to the Police?
When you have an encounter with the police because you’re suspected of a crime, you may have the urge to be anonymous, to talk to them a little, but to avoid telling them who you are or showing them identification. Whether or not you’ve done this before, we’ll tell...
Will COVID-19 Lead to Mass Inmate Releases in Texas?
On March 29, 2020, the Texas Tribune published an article on how local officials are shrinking jail populations due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and how Governor Greg Abbott was blocking the release of certain inmates who could not afford to pay bail. Abbott’s order...
What is Bail?
If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time, or if you have a friend or family member who is, you may be hearing that “bail needs to be posted,” but what is bail exactly? The American Bar Association (ABA) explains bail very well. The ABA describes “bail” as...
Obtaining a US Passport as a Convicted Felon
In our society, international travel is very common. It’s typical for US citizens to travel abroad for business, pleasure, schooling, and to visit with family. If you are facing felony charges in Texas or if you were convicted of a felony, you may be wondering if you...
When Can I Ask for a New Trial?
Let’s say you are facing criminal charges and instead of pleading guilty or taking a plea bargain, you decide to take your chances at trial. But what if you don’t have a good outcome? What if you end up being convicted? Now, you’re wondering, “Can I ask the court for...
What is Deferred Adjudication in Texas?
If you’re facing criminal charges in Texas for the first time, you’ll be interested in hearing about deferred adjudication. What is it and how can it benefit defendants? In simple terms, deferred adjudication is a form of probation. Suppose a defendant is placed on...
Waiving a Trial By Jury in Texas
Under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all criminal defendants are guaranteed the right to a speedy public trial. The Sixth Amendment also guarantees the accused an impartial jury from the state or district where the crime was committed. The above message...