Domestic assault charges are serious criminal charges that should be carefully considered. In the Edinburg area, a police chief was recently arrested on domestic violence charges. The South Texas police chief was arrested and jailed on a charge of assault causing...
Criminal Defense
The possibly penalties for drunk driving and what to do
Penalties for drunk driving can be serious which is why no drunk driving charge should ever be taken lightly. Sentences for drunk driving can be significant and can include a combination of penalties such as jail time, fines, suspension or revocation of a driver's...
Texas police officers arrested on domestic charges
Domestic violence charges are always serious. A police officers in a Texas community north of the Edinburg area was recently charged with domestic assault. The assault allegedly occurred when the police officers was off duty. The 37-year old police officers is facing...
The different types of plea negotiations
Because plea bargains are a common part of the criminal justice process, it is important to understand what the different types of plea bargains are. It is essential that accused individuals understand their criminal defense options but also understand the plea...
What is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor charge?
All criminal charges are serious and can result in serious potential penalties and consequences. That said, felony charges can result in more serious potential penalties and consequences which is why it is helpful to understand the difference between a felony charge...
What happens during a criminal trial?
A criminal trial can be overwhelming and may even seem frightening which is why it is important for accused individuals to understand what is involved in a criminal trial. There are many questions an accused individual likely has if they are facing a criminal trial....
A closer look at domestic assault charges
This blog recently discussed what assault charges refer to. It can also be helpful to also understand what domestic assault charges refer to because they refer to a variety of different behaviors that may result in criminal charges and the potential penalties and...
What are assault charges?
For individuals who have been charged with assault charges, they may wonder what they are facing. Assault charges are serious criminal charges that accused individuals should understand and also be familiar with how to respond to them. Assault charges typically...
Criminal defense protections for drug charges
When facing drug charges, it is important to understand that all drug charges are serious. Whether they are possession or distribution charges or are drug charges related to marijuana possession or involve other types of drugs, all drug-related charges are serious....
Drunk driving defense options protect accused individuals
Drunk driving charges have the ability to turn the life of an accused individual upside down. As a result, it is important for accused individuals to be familiar with drunk driving defense options and strategies available to protect them when they have been charged...

