In Texas, a grand jury is made up of 12 people who determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that a felony offense occurred. It only inquires into felony offenses and a limited number of misdemeanor offenses. In this article we will answer some frequently asked questions about the grand jury process, … Read more
Can Officers Take Discarded Items and Have Them Tested for DNA? Police officers are known to take discarded items and have them tested for DNA. In March of 2015, the Supreme Court decided not to hear Raynor v. Maryland, a case raising the issue of “surreptitious sampling” or the practice of testing discarded evidence. It seems … Read more
Looking for a Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP)? Look no further. Here’s the entire list of Drug Offender Education Programs. The list is also available as a downloadable PDF file here: DOEP in Tarrant, Johnson and Dallas Counties . Contact Us About DOEP Possibilities If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance … Read more
If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be heard in one of the 20 criminal courts in downtown Fort Worth. All of the Tarrant County criminal courts at the County and District levels are located inside the Tim Curry Justice Center. The Tim Curry Justice … Read more
Burdens of Proof Innocent until proven guilty. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt. These are not just clichés or catch-phrases. They are standards and burdens imposed on the prosecution to avoid wrongful convictions. Our country was founded on the premise that criminal convictions have such an impact on a person’s life and liberty, directly and indirectly, … Read more
Since 1996, the Silver Gavel Award has been presented by the Tarrant County Bar Association to a current or former member of the Tarrant County judiciary who served Tarrant County for at least ten years while exemplifying three qualities: ability, integrity, and courage. This award is reserved for those rare individuals who never settle for … Read more
Were you illegally stopped? Police officers often joke that if they cannot find a legal reason to stop your vehicle within 200 yards, then they are not doing a good job. To understand if you were illegally stopped, let’s first look at legal stops in Texas. There are two basic types of legal stops in … Read more
If you or a loved one have been arrested in Denton County, you will want to first confirm their location in jail. This page provides you with information that will assist you in locating your loved one. We have also provided you with information about our criminal defense firm, and tips on when to hire … Read more
Locate an Inmate in Tarrant County Jails If you or a loved one has been arrested in Tarrant County, you’ve come to the right place. We have compiled this guide to help you navigate the unfamiliar waters of finding an inmate, hiring an attorney, and getting a loved one out of a Tarrant County jail. … Read more
