There are a several differences between a felony and a misdemeanor. When it comes down to it felonies are crimes punishable by a year or more in prison and misdemeanors are punishable by a year or less in the county jail. Because there are more consequences in a felony, there are also some additional safeguards in place. Types of Crimes Felonies are usually either more sever crimes or crimes that are enhanced Read More
How You Can Get a 12.44 On Your Felony Case in Texas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSz_OxzC190 What Is a 12.44 If you’re charged with a felony, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of “a 12.44” and probably want to know more about it and how you may be able to get it. Section 12.44 of the Texas Penal Code has 2 sections. They allow a state jail felony to be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or punished as a misdemeanor. 12.44(a) The first section, 12.44a, Read More
5 Things You Need to Do If You Were Arrested for Assault in San Antonio
https://youtu.be/oONhncApKSw When you’re arrested for assault in San Antonio, it can be tempting to put off making a decision. You’re first court date may be more than a month away, but it’s important to start making decisions right now to make sure that you walk away with the best result possible. Here is what you need to be doing and not doing before your first court date. 1. Talk to an Attorney Now The Read More
Should You Do a Breath Test or Blood Test on a DWI in San Antonio?
https://youtu.be/syvHaa5QrNs When an officer arrests you for DWI in San Antonio, the officer will ask you if you will do a breath test or blood test. If you refuse to do a breath test, the officer will get a search warrant to draw your blood to have it tested for alcohol or, possibly, for drugs. What should you do if you're in this situation, is it better to agree to do a breath or blood test or to refuse and Read More
How Long Does a DWI Case Last in San Antonio?
https://youtu.be/CmaX0ZzX6FY If you've been arrested for DWI in San Antonio, one thing you're probably concerned about is how long your case is going to last. The longer the case lasts, the more times you'll have to show up to court. That means you'll have to take off work or find childcare, pay for parking, and sit through what probably feels like a morning that's been wasted. If you really want your case to Read More
