Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney

When someone is convicted of a crime in Texas, they may get the opportunity to file an appeal regarding their case. This is usually done in an attempt to get a different verdict from the one that was established at a trial. Although many defendants are able to file appeals, there is not a right […]

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees your right to hear the charges against you and obtain a speedy trial. To ensure your Sixth Amendment rights are not violated, courts offer an arraignment shortly after an arrest. During an arraignment, you will formally hear the charges against you and be asked to plead guilty […]

Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal advice and does not reflect the opinions of the Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky. Whenever a crime is committed, it is the job of the prosecution to prove that the accused committed the crime, beyond any shred of reasonable doubt. In fact, many times the alleged […]

Police officers often use “sting” operations to make arrests. These operations sometimes consist of undercover officers who “set up” individuals by providing them with an opportunity to commit illegal acts. When those arrests are for sex offenses, it’s important to ensure entrapment hasn’t taken place; otherwise, the charges are invalid. It’s essential that anyone arrested […]

When you’re in a jam and need an attorney, it’s difficult to know whether you should tell them the full truth and nothing but the truth. After all, how can a lawyer work to clear your name if you’re actually guilty? And why would they want to do so? The way the legal system works, however, […]