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Revenge Porn
On June 17, 2015, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1135, the Relationship Privacy Act (the “RPA”). The RPA, better known as Revenge Porn laws, ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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Imposition of a Sentence
Federal sentences are different than State criminal sentences. For example, when pleading guilty to a State crime, you already know what your ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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New Dallas County District Attorney John Cruzot
When the new District Attorney, John Cruzot, took office in January, he promised to reform the criminal justice in Dallas County. Here are a couple of ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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Did you know that being in possession of edibles or oil can result in a FELONY in Texas?!
When marijuana first became popular, most people were only smoking it. They would usually roll it up in a joint or smoke it from a pipe. Now, thanks ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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Should I Hire an Attorney?
The answer is YES! If you're facing legal issues, there's always going to be a high level of uncertainty and the need for a lawyer becomes clear. ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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I've been charged with a Federal offense, how do I get out of jail?
I’ve been charged with a Federal offense, how do I get out of jail?! Being charged with a federal offense is procedurally different than a state ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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Can I Get off Federal Supervised Release Early?
The answer to this commonly asked question is: yes, you can. However, there are a number of laws, regulations and practical factors to consider. The ...
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Suzy Vanegas
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What Does It Mean to Have an ICE/USDHS Hold in a Criminal Proceeding?
Having an ICE/USDHS hold in a criminal proceeding can be your worst nightmare if you are undocumented. It means that Immigration and Customs ...
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Law Office of Patrick J. McLain, PLLC
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