Juvenile
What Happens When a Minor Is Arrested in Texas?
What happens when a minor is arrested in Texas? How juvenile court works, detention hearings, certification to adult court, and what…
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Arrested in Collin County: The First 48 Hours
What happens in the first 48 hours after a Collin County arrest: booking, the McKinney jail, seeing a magistrate, how bond is set, and the…
Field notes
Criminal Charges and Immigration Consequences in Texas
A general overview of how a Texas criminal charge can affect a non-citizen's immigration status, and why to consult an immigration attorney…
DWI
How a DWI or Drug Charge Affects Your CDL in Texas
A DWI or drug charge can disqualify a Texas CDL for a year or more under federal rules, even in a personal vehicle. Here is how it works.
Field notes
Arrestado en el condado de Collin: las primeras 48 horas
Qué pasa en las primeras 48 horas tras un arresto en el condado de Collin: el registro, el magistrado, la fianza y las decisiones que…
DWI
¿Es un DWI un delito grave en Texas?
En Texas un DWI casi siempre es un delito menor. Se vuelve delito grave en un tercer cargo, con un menor en el auto, o si hay heridos o…
DWI
Is a DWI a Felony in Texas?
In Texas a DWI is usually a misdemeanor, but it becomes a felony for a third offense, a child passenger, or a crash that injures or kills…
Field notes
Can a Criminal Charge Affect Your Professional License in Texas?
A criminal charge can put a Texas professional license at risk, but Occupations Code Chapter 53 limits when a board can act. What licensees…
Sex Crimes
Age of Consent in Texas: What the Law Says
Texas sets the age of consent at 17, with a close-in-age defense. Facing an allegation where age is the issue? Kent Starr defends these…
Sex Crimes
Child Pornography Charges in Texas: Your Rights
Facing a child-pornography allegation in Texas? The state and federal charges, the penalties, and your rights if your devices are searched…
Expunctions
How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide to Expunctions
Learn the complete process for expunging your criminal record in Texas. Step-by-step guide covering eligibility, filing procedures, court…
Probation
Understanding Probation Violations in Texas: Your Rights and Options
What happens if you violate probation in Texas? Learn the revocation process, the penalties a judge can impose, and how to defend the…