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
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
Can I Get Deferred Adjudication for DWI in Texas?
Until recently, the answer to this question was a definitive no. Deferred adjudication was not available for DWI. This past legislative session, that changed. A bill was passed allowing deferred adjudication to be available for certain DWI offenses starting August 26, 2019. Deferred adjudication is a special type of probation, where the judge finds that there is enough evidence to find you guilty, but does Read More
