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Plain-language articles on Texas criminal law, written for the person facing a charge, not for other lawyers. What an arrest means, what to do in the first days, how a Collin County case actually moves, and what the statutes really say.
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Texas Proposition 3 added Section 11d. For nine felony charges, bail must be denied if the State carries its burden at a hearing. Here is the list of nine.
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Facing stalking or harassment charges in Texas? What Penal Code 42.07 and 42.072 actually say, the real penalties, and how these cases are defended.
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A Tarrant County man was sentenced to 10 years for impersonating a lawyer to scam jail inmates. Learn how to protect your family from bail bond scams.
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DWI
Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are serious felonies in Texas. Learn the penalties, the 2025 law changes, and how these…
Theft
Theft of a firearm is a state jail felony in Texas regardless of value. Learn about penalties, enhancements, and defense strategies from an…
Sex Crimes
Princeton man sentenced to life for prohibited sexual conduct with a relative. Learn about Texas Penal Code 25.02 penalties and defense…
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Collin County has 15 district courts and 7 courts at law at 2100 Bloomdale in McKinney. Here is which one hears your case and how it gets…
DWI
DWI and DUI are different charges in Texas. DWI is the Penal Code offense at any age. DUI applies only to drivers under 21, with zero…
Sex Crimes
Threatening to disclose intimate photos to obtain sexual favors or money is a crime in Texas. Learn about Penal Code 21.16 and your rights.
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How bond is set after a Collin County arrest: the Article 15.17 magistrate hearing at the McKinney jail, bond types, the schedule, and…
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What to expect at your first court date in McKinney: what the judge does, why almost everyone pleads not guilty to start, and what to do…
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Scammers are targeting Collin County families after an arrest, demanding bail money by phone. Learn the red flags and how to protect your…