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Does the Defendant Have All the Rights?
Too often, we hear citizens complain, “The defendant has all the rights; the victim has none.” This old adage could not be further from the
The File: Whose is it?
Important information for attorneys and their clients. Clients: know the file is yours and you are entitled to it (with a possible exception for some
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
Sure, a prosecutor can choose to prosecute a case, but that doesn’t always mean he or she should. Trace Cocaine Cases Years ago, then Harris
Use of Juvenile Priors
One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is whether a particular juvenile prior adjudication can be used to enhance a new adult criminal charge
Lawyers and Social Media
Attorneys have the option to use social media to enhance their careers and businesses. But each attorney should keep in mind a few precautions before
DNA Errors: Big Deal or Not?
Have you seen the news? The FBI has announced errors in its database which is used across the nation and in Texas. In two prior
Can My Lawyer Give Information About My Case to My Momma?
Confidentiality Lawyers owe a duty of confidentiality to their clients. Lawyers cannot ordinarily reveal confidential information to anyone, absent the client’s consent. Sometimes momma (or
Why One Lawyer Shouldn’t Represent Co-Defendants
Conflict Question Often Asked: Can I represent co-defendants? The short answer: maybe you can, but generally you should not. The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
To Plea or Not to Plea?
As a takeoff from my presentation today at Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association’s Defending Juveniles, I wanted to share an outline of how to approach
Sept 1, Day of New Laws
This September 1, the criminal justice system finds itself amidst change. Below are some of the highlights of our new legislation. Theft Through House Bill