Recent Posts in Know The Law Category
Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
Yesterday, a Denton County jury sentenced drunk driver John Patrick Barton to two (2) life sentences for killing Kandace Hull and her thirteen year-old daughter Autumn Caudle. Barton plowed into the ...
Continue reading "Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences" »
Posted on Nov 10, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides the right against self-incrimination. In a criminal trial, this means the accused cannot be forced to testify. The decision as to whether or not a ...
Continue reading "Reasons Not To Testify At Trial" »
Posted on Nov 9, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
When a person gets probation, the judge frequently makes probation subject to certain conditions that the defendant must follow to remain on probation. Monthly reporting to a probation officer, ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2010 By Criminal Defense Standard
Dallas and other Dallas-area police departments commonly conduct undercover sting operations to bust “Johns” and prostitutes for prostitution. ( Chick here to read our previous blog post that explains ...
Continue reading "Prostitution Under Cover Stings" »
Posted on Sep 27, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
States such as California and Colorado legalized licensed pharmacies that can lawfully distribute marijuana provided the purchaser presents a prescription. In certain regions of these states it is ...
Continue reading "Marijuana Possession - More Serious Than You May Think " »
Posted on Sep 20, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
Under Texas criminal Law, ignorance of the law is not a defense to prosecution. There are, however, two exceptions to this rule. Ignorance of the law may be a defense if the person charged with the ...
Continue reading "Ignorance Not A Defense - Or Is It?" »
Posted on Sep 9, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
When a person receives probation after being found guilty of a crime, they are typically sentenced to a prison term and receive a fine. In certain cases, however, instead of having the convicted ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
Juries tend not to show sympathy toward adults who engage in sexual contact with a minor. A conviction related to any sex crime , especially indecency with a child, will have a profound and lasting ...
Continue reading "How Young Is Too Young" »
Posted on Sep 1, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides the right against self-incrimination. This means that at trial , the person charged with a crime (the defendant) has the right not to testify. ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
Although the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through a plea bargain, it is wise for a person charged with a crime to retain a Dallas criminal attorney who has extensive criminal trial ...
Continue reading "The Plea Bargain Process" »
Posted on Aug 26, 2010 By Criminal Law Journal
The Fifth Amendment To The U.S. Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, provides that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense once acquitted (“Double Jeopardy”). Double ...
Continue reading "Double Jeopardy Limitations" »
Posted on Aug 17, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
Under Texas Law, the word “Yes” can get a person charged with and convicted of prostitution . In Texas, a person commits the offense of prostitution if he or she knowingly, offers or AGREES, or ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 By Criminal Law Standard
Otherwise law-abiding citizens can find themselves charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon simply because they do not know which weapons are lawful to carry and/or under what circumstances such ...
Continue reading "Know Your Weapons" »
Posted on Aug 9, 2010 By Criminal Defense Standard
Approximately 34 states have reciprocity with respect to Concealed Handgun Licenses and permits ("CHL" or "CHL's") issued by another state. The laws and administrative procedures related to carrying a ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2010 By Criminal Defense Standard
The law provides three (3) basis for policemen to lawfully search your vehicle. 1. A SEARCH WARRANT: If a police officer has a warrant he has the right to conduct a search within the parameters ...
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