Category: Criminal Procedure

Under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, bail is defined as “the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the court

What is an arraignment, and what does it involve? An arraignment is a criminal proceeding, where the suspect, who is now a defendant, is officially

If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time in Texas, you may not know much about criminal procedure and your rights to a defense

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

Plea bargains benefit judges, prosecutors, criminal defendants, and even American taxpayers. Judges are motivated to accept plea bargains because they ease the burden on the

Are you facing criminal charges in Texas? If so, you may be wondering, “Do I qualify for a public defender?” If you are indigent, or

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.

If you are facing criminal charges, you have acquired a “criminal record,” which will turn up on a background check. Even if your case is