Most people have heard about expert witnesses, whether on a television courtroom drama or in news reports of an actual case gone to trial. But what exactly is an expert witness? How should someone choose the best expert witness for their legal case? The answers to these questions are as interesting as they are complex. […]
Getting arrested isn’t something that we usually plan for, but unfortunately, it seems to happen to many individuals. In fact, the New York Times reported on a study that found that around 30 percent of American citizens get arrested before they even turn 23. This statistic is staggering, so in reality, it’s important for everyone […]
Anyone who has been involved in any type of case, from civil to criminal, has likely heard of a deposition. According to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a deposition is basically a sworn statement that is taken from a party to a lawsuit, criminal case or legal claim as to what their side of […]
An arrest is a stressful thing for anyone to go through. Unfortunately, studies show that nearly one-third of all Americans will be arrested at least once before they turn 23. This is a damning statistic, but it doesn’t really properly signify the difficulties that a person faces after an arrest. These challenges can become even […]
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to be told of the charges against them. In Texas, this is done through the arraignment process. An arraignment is basically a court hearing in which the accused is formally charged with a crime, thereby invoking his or her right to counsel.
