Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers help you fight criminal charges in Texas courts.

Call Us Free Legal Consultation

888-205-9314

  • Home
  • Texas Criminal Laws & Penalties
  • Texas Criminal Procedures
    • Assault
    • Burglary
    • Criminal Mischief / Arson
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Domestic Assault Laws
    • Drug Delivery
    • Drug Possession
    • Drug Possession – Cocaine
    • Drug Possession – Heroin
    • Drug Possession – Marijuana
    • Drug Possession – Methamphetamine
    • DWI Laws
    • DWI – 2nd Offense
    • DWI – Occupational License
    • Embezzlement
    • Failure to Appear / Bail Jumping
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Hit and Run
    • Robbery
    • Reckless Driving
    • Suspended License
    • Sex Offenses
    • Theft
    • Violation of a Protective Order
    • Weapons Charges
  • About the Attorneys
    • Disclaimer / Privacy
  • Blog

First-time Offender Grandmother Sentenced to Life in Prison

May 30, 2012

A 56-year old woman is serving a life sentence in Texas federal prison for being reportedly “tricked” into smuggling drugs and money across the Mexican border. Others accused of much worse are serving far lighter sentences. The difference? Elisa Castillo refused to bargain with prosecutors. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Drugs, evidence, sentencing

SWIFT Program Designed Brings Quick Penalties to Errant Probationers

July 15, 2011

A new program is being kicked off in one Tarrant County courtroom. District Court Judge Mollee Westfall is hoping she can steer probationers towards success rather than prison through quick and intensive penalties for even “minor” violations. The program began in Hawaii where it had positive effects, effects Westfall is hoping to recreate. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: probation, sentencing

Woman on Death Row to Get Life Sentence

June 14, 2011

Chelsea Richardson was sentenced to die six years ago. She’s been on a Texas death row ever since, working on appeals. Now she may have a chance to live out here life and even potentially walk free again one day. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: death penalty, sentencing

Texas Juvenile Justice Reforms Promote Treatment Over Incarceration

May 24, 2011

A bill that changes how the state approaches juvenile justice matters was signed last week by Governor Rick Perry. The bill looks not only to save money but to save children from a life of crime, something more likely to happen if they are locked up in an institution. And perhaps surprisingly, it was a bill that received overwhelming support from both major political parties. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: courts, jail, juvenile, sentencing

Texas Jails Hold Thousands With Untreated Mental Illness

April 28, 2011

The mentally ill seem to have drawn the short straw again this year as the state stands to cut funding to many community care programs, treatment, and counseling organizations. The state is already ranked 49th in terms of spending on mental health and it’s only going to get worse. With fewer and fewer community resources for the mentally ill, the police and local jails are left dealing with issues they simply aren’t equipped to handle. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: criminal procedure, jail, sentencing

Proposed Changes To Texas Prisons and Probation

April 13, 2011

In an effort to save the state money, lawmakers are considering changes to the prison system and probation. According to the American Statesman, the proposed changes, being added to House Bill 3386, could save the state millions at a time when we are struggling to stretch what we have. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: probation, sentencing, shock

Travis County Offers Unique Felony Deferred Prosecution Program

March 23, 2011

The only one of its kind in the state, a deferred prosecution program in Travis County allows a second chance for some fortunate and remorseful felony-accused defendants. Though not all prosecutors are supportive of this move, the Travis County DA stands by her decision to screen some first-time, nonviolent offenders into programs that save them from a criminal record. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: criminal procedure, deferred prosecution, sentencing

Texas Bill Would Reduce Juvenile Sexting Penalties

February 10, 2011

Currently, a minor caught transmitting or possessing images of another minor on their phone can be charged with felony child pornography. Considering the popularity of the albeit troubling trend of “sexting”, the current laws could serve to criminalize numerous teens engaged in the practice. A new bill would change that. [Read more…]

Filed Under: sex offenses Tagged With: sentencing, sex offender, sexting

Former Texas Convict Shares Story of Mistaken Eyewitness Testimony

January 27, 2011

Although the woman who was raped in 1983 initially told police Michael Anthony Green wasn’t one of the four who hurt her, she later changed her tune when Green was in a lineup. This changed account would end up sending Green, then 18, to prison for 27 years. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law, sex offenses Tagged With: criminal procedure, evidence, sentencing, sex offender

Governor Perry Proposing Tougher Sex Offender Laws

September 28, 2010

Governor Rick Perry announced this week that he is proposing tighter restrictions on sex offenders. No matter how the system seems to lighten up on criminal offenses overtime, sex offenses are not likely to be included. [Read more…]

Filed Under: sex offenses Tagged With: crime, sentencing, sex offender

Next Page »

Free Consultation

Contact our attorneys for a free legal case evaluation on any criminal charge by calling:

888-205-9314


Receive our free legal defense consultation and case evaluation. We'll explain what you are facing in plain language, and tell you how we can help.
Copyright © 2023 Get Lawyer Leads, Inc.
THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. This is not a law firm or referral service and does not provide legal advice. This is a free matching service only, claim reviews will be performed by a third party attorney. An attorney-client relationship is not formed when you submit the form and you are under no obligation to retain a lawyer who contacts you through this service. Services are not available in all states.