• ContentIns and Outs of Probation Laws in Texas

    Many criminal defendants in Texas receive probation as part of their criminal sentence or as an alternative to incarceration. While receiving probation is commonplace, it is important that criminal defendants understand how this process works and how it may affect them.

    Read more
  • ContentAnother Not Guilty: Client Accused of Indecency with Child Acquitted

    Every prospective juror summoned to court for jury duty in a criminal case is questioned by counsel for the State and defendant as to his/her willingness to follow the law as given by the judge at the conclusion of the trial.

    Read more
  • ContentCoronavirus (COVID-19) and Texas Criminal Law

    The possible punishment for many Texas crimes may increase because of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Texas Penal Code Section 12.50 (Penalty if Offense Committed in Disaster Area or Evacuated Area) bumps the punishment for a crime to the next higher category if committed in a disaster area. This applies when someone commits a crime, and the State proves the crime was committed in an area that was, at the time of the offense, subject to a declaration of state of disaster.

    Read more
  • ContentWhat's the Difference between Probation and Parole in Texas?

    The criminal justice system is confusing, and it’s easy for people to mix up words or use them interchangeably. “Probation” and “parole” are two legal terms that are often used incorrectly. While they share some similarities, they are definitely not the same. Here’s a look at the key difference between probation and parole in Texas.

    Read more
  • ContentTexas Community Supervision Revisited - Probation

    Legislative rush to punish “sex” offenders removes punishment alternatives, probation, unnecessarily increases prison overcrowding.

    Read more
Find a Lawyer