Criminal Defense

Felony charges are the most serious charges an accused individual can face. They can result in significant prison time and steep fines in some circumstances. If you have been charged with a felony, it is important to know what the charges are and what to do in those...

Anyone who has spent much time with pop culture portrayals of lawyers and police officers -- whether it is in books, movies or on television -- has probably heard the term "probable cause." Initially, at least as far as the law of the United States is concerned, it...

Everyone has their vices, or so they say. For many people in Texas, it's the morning cup of coffee, the glass of wine in the evening or that cigarette on break from work. However, for some people, their vices go into a realm in which the law may be concerned. Illicit...

This nation was built on the risk-taking immigrants who came ashore to start a new life. Most everyone who now calls themselves an American, immigrated or had family members who immigrated before them. Immigration is rooted deep into the fabric of our society and...

Being charged with a crime can cause a person to feel very anxious and unsure about their future. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, you may be wondering what to do next. There are a few options those in Edinburg may want to learn more about when faced...

All Americans accused of a crime have the right to an attorney and the right to present a criminal defense. A good criminal defense should be tailored to the person accused, their situations and any charges they are facing. For example, a person may be looking for a...

Police in Edinburg are investigating what appears to be a brutal double homicide. Two suspects have been arrested and charged with the assault and murder of a couple who lived in Edinburg. The police became involved when a relative of the victims called to say that he...

If you have been formally charged with a crime, such as assault or drug-related charges, you likely have a lot of questions and feel some sense of uncertainty as to what's to happen next. This is completely normal, most people do not have an intimate knowledge of the...

There are all types of ways a person can commit a crime against another person. That's why criminal law exists, to better protect and prosecute those who did commit a crime against their fellow man. However, criminal accusations are not convictions until they are...

It can come as a shock for those and their loved ones when criminal accusations or charges arise in connection with a crime. While accusations and charges are not final until proven guilty in a court of law, it is still something you should take seriously and consider...