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Acquitted: Drug Delivery Charge of 100+ Pounds of Marijuana
The client had delivered over 100 pounds of marijuana to an undercover officer and had prior drug arrests and probations and was looking at a possible long prison sentence for delivering drugs – potentially a life sentence. We had demanded, prior to the trial, disclosure of any confidential informants or snitches used by the police and any deals, promises of leniency or grants of immunity given to such persons. The prosecutors represented to the court that no CI’s nor snitches had been used by the police.At the trial for the client’s marijuana delivery charge, when it became apparent that the undercover officer had [...]
Commonly Asked Questions in Texas Assault Cases
Assault can be a very serious offense in Texas. However, there are legitimate defenses in Texas assault cases. Here are some common questions our Fort Worth criminal defense lawyers are asked. Is Self-Defense Ever an Effective Defense in an Assault Case? Self-defense can be a defense in an assault charge. In Texas, someone is entitled to self-defense or the defense of a third party. A classic example is when a homeowner assaults an intruder in his or her house. Of if someone attacks your child in public you are entitled to fight back. If a person used force against another [...]
What Sets Your Firm Apart In Handling Criminal Cases?
What set our firm apart are our experience, knowledge and our individual attention to each case. We are not a mill or some factory where we have so many thousands of clients that we just run everything through and we cannot give individual attention to each case. We have a smaller caseload so that we can spend more time with each case, we can meet with each client. We can evaluate their case and meet with them in the office to give them our evaluation, recommendations and let them know how the best ways to handle their case. We take [...]
Any Alternative Programs Available To First Time Offenders?
Yes. It may depend on the jurisdiction. Many jurisdictions, Tarrant County particularly have diversion programs, the person may be put in some type of program that diverts them from court, it is called Diversion because it is not through the court. It does not result in any type of record and it puts them in the position later if they complete it, to be able to expunge it from their record. There are also some programs called Deferred Prosecution. In some jurisdictions, that can be run by the district attorney’s office, the person is placed on an informal probation outside [...]
Are The Police Allowed To Lie To Someone?
Surprisingly, yes! Police can lie to you, and they frequently do. They frequently will lie to people and lead them to believe that maybe they already have some evidence or that someone else has given evidence against them. Police are allowed to lie to people in order to investigate crimes and that does not mean that evidence cannot be used against them. Are People Allowed To Lie To The Police In Return? The best thing to do is exercise your right to remain silent and not answer any questions. Do not put yourself in the position of telling the truth [...]
How long do you go to jail for assault in Texas?
How long do you go to jail for assault in Texas? The punishment for assault in Texas depends on the level of the offense, often determined by the harm the other party suffered. Common Defense Strategies In Fort Worth Assault Cases Threatening to cause injury under normal circumstances as compared to someone in a domestic situation is a class C misdemeanor. Offensive and provocative contact under normal conditions is a class C misdemeanor. Examples of this include grabbing the victim's genitals without permission and reaching to grab them while they try to evade it. The most common penalty is a [...]
What Are Some Mistakes People Make During Assault Cases in Fort Worth?
Common Errors To Avoid In Fort Worth Assault Cases The first and biggest mistake is always to talk to the police or the detectives and answer any questions, even if the person is innocent, even if the person was entitled to self-defense. It is almost always a mistake to answer questions because the detectives or the law enforcement agency may take it out of context or use it to corroborate other evidence so they can make the case stronger against the person accused. That is the first mistake people make. The second mistake would be to not hire an expert [...]
Are Restraining Orders Always Granted Following An Assault in Fort Worth, Texas?
Circumstances Leading To Protective Orders After An Assault It can be requested. It is sometimes done automatically, especially in family member cases. The court will often enter a protective order. Often as a condition of bond, the court will order that the person not have any contact with the alleged injured party or complaining witness or at the very least order that they not have any harmful or injurious contact with the injured party or complaining witness.
Are Restraining Orders Always Granted Following An Assault in Fort Worth?
Circumstances Leading To Protective Orders After An Assault It can be requested. It is sometimes done automatically, especially in family member cases. The court will often enter a protective order. Often as a condition of bond, the court will order that the person not have any contact with the alleged injured party or complaining witness or at the very least order that they not have any harmful or injurious contact with the injured party or complaining witness.
Should Someone Facing Assault Charges in Fort Worth Seek Anger Management Classes?
Anger Management Programs For Assault Defendants Yes, it is often the case. Clients may be advised by their attorney to seek counseling or anger management before they are ordered to do so by the court in an attempt to help their case. In fact, that is often a good strategy to consider helping with the case. First, if the person is in need of it, then just on a personal level, it may be helpful for them to get started on some type of counseling. Secondly, from a defense strategy, it can be very helpful to get enrolled in some [...]
