Posted on April 25, 2017 in Criminal Defense

When you face your charges and choose to plead guilty or are found guilty by a jury of your peers, you will be issued a sentence which you will have to serve. Your sentence can vary depending on the nature of your charges, but usually includes some fairly common and well-known consequences like jail time, fines, probation, or community service. But what many people who are facing criminal accusations don’t realize is how many consequences they’ll face that are not handed out by the court. Criminal convictions go on your permanent public record, and those entries can create a lot of additional hardships that you may have to deal with for the rest of your life.

Let’s take a closer look at these added consequences of a criminal conviction.

Financial Consequences

If you’re awaiting your trial, you might be weighing the costs and benefits of hiring a criminal defense attorney. Is it really worth it? Should you just plead guilty to save the money? You might be surprised to find out that’s almost always not a wise idea.

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 Posted on April 06, 2017 in Criminal Defense

Texas is a unique place. Not only is the culture vastly different from any of the other states in the nation, but the laws which regulate us are also unique, and in many ways more strict than the rest of the United States. So when visitors from other states come across the borders to visit, it’s actually fairly common for them to accidentally break the law and find themselves facing the harshness of our criminal justice system. For those who aren’t familiar with our laws or are used to their own state, this can be an intimidating experience. If you’re from out of state and facing these charges, then this blog is for you: we’ll explain how these cases are handled and what you can expect during your trial.

Will I Be Extradited?

The first question we often hear is either “Will I be extradited?” or “Will I have to go back to Texas to go to court?” The answer may not be straightforward at first. Depending on the nature of your charges, you may be able to simply take care of your accusations while staying at home, though this is usually reserved for things like traffic tickets, and only if you wish to plead guilty and pay your fine.

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