Posts in 2017

Nov 07 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 ...

Sep 26 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 ...

Aug 25 US Department of Justice Takes Step Backwards in Raising Forensic Standards

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice partnered with scientists in the private sector to review the use of forensic science in ...

Aug 24 What Is a Grand Jury?

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, ...

Aug 02 New Texas Criminal Laws Coming our Way in September!

Beginning in September, several new laws will take into effect in Texas. Here are a couple that will affect us: NO more Texting ...

Jul 20 Starting 9/1/2017 You Can Now Get Your First DWI Non-Disclosed

Thanks to our Legislators, the new law under Section 411.0731 and 411.0736 of the Government Code beginning September 1, 2017 will ...