Recent Posts in 2017

• Can I Get off Federal Supervised Release Early?
  Nov 7, 2017
  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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• What Does It Mean to Have an ICE/USDHS Hold in a Criminal Proceeding?
  Sep 26, 2017
  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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• US Department of Justice Takes Step Backwards in Raising Forensic Standards
  Aug 25, 2017
  In 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice partnered with scientists in the private sector to review the use of forensic science in criminal cases. This ...
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• What Is a Grand Jury?
  Aug 24, 2017
  When charged with a felony, a case must first be presented to a “grand jury” for a decision on sending the charge to a court, known as indictment. A ...
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• New Texas Criminal Laws Coming our Way in September!
  Aug 2, 2017
  Beginning in September, several new laws will take into effect in Texas. Here are a couple that will affect us: NO more Texting and Driving!! Starting ...
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• Starting 9/1/2017 You Can Now Get Your First DWI Non-Disclosed
  Jul 20, 2017
  Thanks to our Legislators, the new law under Section 411.0731 and 411.0736 of the Government Code beginning September 1, 2017 will now allow you to ...
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• Best Buy Geek Squad Technicians Are FBI Agents?
  Jul 18, 2017
  Recent litigation in federal court by the privacy and freedom advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) may help us find out the answer to ...
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• Forensics Laboratory in Austin, Texas Closed for Errors
  Mar 17, 2017
  On 24 February 2017, the Texas Forensic Science Commission announced that its investigation found “there is not sufficient evidence to support claims ...
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