The only thing more stressful than getting arrested is finding out that someone you love is now under arrest and facing criminal proceedings.  Your loved one will need all the help and support they can get during this time. Here are a few steps you can take while they are facing charges.  Hire a Lawyer…

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A protection order is a civil court order meant to protect alleged victims of family violence, dating violence, sexual abuse, or stalking. Violating a protective order is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year of prison and up to $4,000 in fines.  If you violate a protective order three times,  you’ll face…

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Over 4,000 defendants are wearing electronic monitoring devices here in Harris County.  Agreeing to an ankle bracelet may be a viable strategy for keeping you out of jail. Judges may use the bracelet as a condition of pretrial release. Bracelets also serve as a condition of parole for many Houston convicts.  The bracelets confine you…

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Any traffic stop can become a fraught situation that can lead to your arrest, even when you feel like the stop is routine.  Vehicle search is one of the possibilities that arises during those stops. Those searches can be problematic, and it’s wise to know your rights. What can happen when police search your car…

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On television, a person gets arrested and the trial happens a week later, with no steps in between. In reality there are several more steps, and that works to your advantage. Here’s what to expect after your arrest in Houston, TX. Arraignment 48 hours after your arrest, you must be brought before a judge. You…

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A confession, on its own, does not guarantee a conviction. Not all confessions are even admissible in court.  In general, of course, it is best if someone who has been arrested doesn’t say anything at all. But not everyone who gets arrested knows their rights.  In addition, being arrested is a stressful situation. Some people…

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This December a Texas man was arrested for climbing to the roof of a hotel while being served a warrant. He used the hotel’s attic system to jump both to the roof, and from room to room, all while trying to avoid the police.   While this might sound like an exciting scene straight out of…

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