Can A Judge Raise My Bail After I’ve Already Posted Bond?
When a person is arrested and brought before a magistrate to answer the charge, the court will typically set bail,...
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Talk To The Police Before They Read Me My Rights?
There is often a misconception surrounding the familiar Miranda warning that the police must give a criminal suspect before beginning...
Read MoreCan I Be Charged With Drug Possession Even If No Drugs Are Found On Me?
Under Texas law, a person commits a crime if they “knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance.” The word possession...
Read MoreTexas Court Of Criminal Appeals Will Consider Whether $1.5 Million Bail Is Unreasonable
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that a court may not require “excessive bail” in criminal cases. Bail...
Read MoreWhen Can The Police “Extend” A Traffic Stop Based On Suspicion Of Drunk Driving?
A drunk driving arrest usually starts as a “routine” traffic stop. When a police officer observes a possible violation of...
Read MoreWhat If A Judge Makes A “Mistake” In Sentencing Me?
Everyone makes mistakes, including judges and prosecutors. But when it comes to something like how long a person should go...
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