What is a subpoena? Can you refuse to testify if subpoenaed?
Can you refuse a grand jury subpoena? People who receive a subpoena for a criminal matter often wonder if they can ignore the subpoena or refuse to testify. Neither is advisable. Subpoenas are court orders that require a person to...
What Diversion Programs are Available for Criminal Cases in Tarrant County?
Diversion Programs The criminal justice system, generally, has three ways to deal with crime: punish the criminal, deter future crimes, and rehabilitate the individual who committed the crime. Diversion programs focus on rehabilitating individuals. Tarrant County stands out in Texas...
Affirmative Defenses in Texas | What is an Affirmative Defense to a Crime?
An affirmative defense allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charged offense. When a defendant uses an affirmative defense, the defendant is admitting guilt. However, the affirmative defense provides an excuse or justification for why the action transpired. An...
DWI in an Autonomous Vehicle? | Fort Worth DWI Lawyer (2018)
Can You Get a DWI in an Autonomous or Self-Driving Vehicle? It was bound to happen. A driver of a self-driving vehicle has claimed he was not driving while intoxicated (or under the influence) because the car was driving itself....
What is a 12.44 Reduction? 12.44(a) and 12.44(b) Explained. (2018)
What is a 12.44 reduction and am I eligible for one? If you have been charged with a crime in Texas, you may have been told to ask for a “12.44,” which refers to section 12.44 of the Texas Penal…
Hit and Run in Texas: Consequences for Failure to Stop and Render Aid
It is not uncommon to hear about drivers leaving the scene of accidents in Texas. Sometimes the accident is a minor fender-bender while others may involve a major crash resulting in serious injuries or even death. Most drivers who flee…
Character Letter for a Judge: 9 Essential Tips for an Effective Letter
Sentencing in federal criminal cases – whether they are a result of a plea or a verdict – are set by the judge. Character letters for a judge requesting a lower sentence for a defendant are a mainstay of federal…
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