Family Assault family Violence (AFV) cases can be the most complicated misdemeanor cases. There are several reasons for that. Prosecutors are in a tough spot when it comes to AFV cases. The national dialogue is slanted heavily against family violence. And it’s not without reason. For many years, domestic violence was swept under the rug …
If you have been arrested in Travis County for DWI, you might be worried about the ramifications. How much will it cost? How much of a burden will it be on my daily life? How will it affect my driver’s license? As an attorney who works in Travis County handling DWI’s and other criminal …
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When you are released from jail after being arrested on DWI, you are “on bond”. Usually, this is a PR bond, and sometimes these bonds have conditions. When it comes to DWI, the most common conditions is an Ignition Interlock Device, or “IID”, drug or alcohol classes through Travis County Counseling and Education Services (CES), …
A lot of times the penalty for a DWI will come down to whether your case is strong or weak in the eyes of the prosecutor. This article will break down some of the factors that make a strong DWI case, and conversely what makes a weak case.. Initial stop A strong case for …
Pretrial conditions are things you must do to remain free while awaiting trial. For misdemeanors, these conditions aren’t that tough. Usually defendants must refrain from drugs and alcohol and obviously do not pick up any new charges. DWIs often have additional conditions, and sometimes you will be subject to stay-away orders for certain crimes. Common …
If you prefer to take a plea, you will often have multiple options from the prosecutor. Below I will go into some of these possibilities, which are not exhaustive. They will not be available in every case. Straight Dismissal This is, of course, the best outcome. If the prosecutor sees a problem with the …
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Penalties in criminal cases can be divided 3 ways – time, money and criminal record. Criminal Record Your criminal record can look vastly different depending on how you decide to handle your case. In some cases the entire record can be destroyed through a process of expungement. In other cases, the arrest and conviction …
Penalties in criminal cases can be divided 3 ways – time, money and criminal record. Criminal Record Your criminal record can look vastly different depending on how you decide to handle your case. In some cases the entire record can be destroyed through a process of expungement. In other cases, the arrest and conviction …
Although every case is different, there are common questions most people have when they are facing charges. This is not a substitute for legal advice, and if you want advice regarding your specific situation, you should call an experienced criminal defense attorney. How to bond out? The best way to get bonded out is …
I was just arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Travis County. Now What? Read More »
For certain misdemeanors, offenders will no longer be arrested by APD and instead will be given a citation. These offenses include possession of K2, class A graffiti offenses and class A offenses for driving with an invalid license. Obviously, this is a welcome change, as an arrest is a huge life disruption, and can be …
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