Types of Plea Bargains
Over 90% of criminal convictions result from plea bargains. Why so many? Because the US criminal justice system is inefficient and overwhelmed with cases.
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Pleading ‘No Contest’
If you’re facing criminal charges, you may have the option to enter a no contest or nolo contendere (“I do not wish to contend”) plea. Your criminal defense lawyer will explain the possible benefits of entering a no contest plea if it is available in the jurisdiction in which you were charged with a crime. […]
Probation 101
If you were in some sort of trouble within the Texas criminal justice system, you may have been placed on probation. You may have many questions, including “What is probation?” This article provides a summary of the basics of the probation sanction. Have you been charged with a crime in Houston, TX? A skilled defense […]
What is a Plea Bargain?
Contrary to the dramatic scenarios that are portrayed on television, few criminal cases are decided by a sensational trial in which a defendant must fight for his life. The majority of cases in the real world do not make it to a courtroom to be heard by a jury. Instead, most criminal cases are settled […]