Are Plea Bargains made before or after indictment?
Plea bargains are made anytime before the jury returns a verdict. The best deals often come later in the process. Remember, there are two parts to...
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Plea bargains are made anytime before the jury returns a verdict. The best deals often come later in the process. Remember, there are two parts to...
If all you do is buy drugs, you are not in a conspiracy at all. That is a mere buyer seller relationship. If however, you do anything to assist the...
Shock probation. Only available to those who have never been to prison and no gun or other deadly weapon involved in present case.
An affirmative defense is different from a defense under Texas law. The accused has the burden to raise both defenses and affirmative defenses. The...
No, if less than a gram yes. If at least one but less than 4 grams with intent, it is a 2nd degree 2-20. Oh what a difference .001 gram can make
Innocent ownership is a defense to a forfeiture. The forfeiture must be filed within 30 days of the seizure. Consult with a lawyer to determine...
Absolutely. You should not consent to warrantless searches. I would rather argue the constitutionality of a probation condition that requires...
DWI # 3: 3rd degree felony, 2-10; DWI # 4: 3rd degree felony enhanced to 2nd degree felony if prior DWI resulted in a felony conviction; DWI # 5:...
Read Santabello v. New York (breached plea bargain) and Strickland v. Washington (IAC). They are Supreme Court cases that apply in Texas.
If that was a felony, you must never possess a firearm again. That is federal law. The Feds count deferred as a conviction. Forewarned us forearmed.