The burden of proof lies with any aggrieved party seeking an appeal. Any error alleged to have been made by a trial court must to be shown to have been considerable; that is, errors which were likely to make a significant impact on the result at trial. If there were no ...
Read MoreOnce convicted, a defendant will face the sentencing phase to determine the appropriate punishment. Criminal convictions can result in any of the ...
View MoreThe state of Texas is well-known for its liberal gun laws. Of note is the fact that Texas does not have a waiting period on purchasing guns, although ...
View MoreA new bill passed both chambers of the Texas legislature on May 27 which would lessen punishment for students who play "hooky." Punishments for ...
View MoreA possession with intent to distribute charge can be parsed to be understood more fully. You can be charged with simple drug possession not only by ...
View MorePolice typically employ a breath analyzer machine to estimate the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a driver suspected of drunk driving. These machines, ...
View MoreCriminal cases are in general for crimes against the state and it is the state who makes up the prosecution. Civil cases are when disputes arise ...
View MoreThe essential difference between misdemeanors and felonies comes down to the seriousness of the crime and how much jail time a conviction will result ...
View MoreFortunately, simply having a conviction for a single DWI will not make it impossible for you to get into the U.S. With that being said, however, you ...
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