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Most of us who watch television or movies are likely familiar with the phrase "life without the possibility of parole". We might also be familiar with the "death sentence". But what exactly is parole? The easiest illustration, though not fully accurate, is that it is a type of probation. Upon a jail sentence, the court sentences a convict to spend X amount of time in jail. For example, giving a…

Did you know that it is possible for the court to give you Early Release from Probation in most cases? As long as you keep up with all of the conditions, the law does allow probation to end early. There are two main opportunities for the judge to review your record for early release: Discretionary and "Mandatory". Discretionary Review for Early Release from Probation Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 42A.701(a)…

Did you know that there are Criminal Record Enhancements for DWI? Even other charges might enhance your DWI. Importantly, a prior felony impacts the potential punishment for your DWI. For example, a felony assault you picked up when you were younger might come back to haunt you. Keep in mind that this is all general. If there is a specific enhancement that applies to a specific offense, that enhancement usually…

After a Texas DWI Arrest, many questions probably race through your mind, such as: "How much will it cost to hire a lawyer for a Texas DWI?" "What is the normal fee for a Texas DWI Lawyer?" "How do lawyer fees work for a DWI?" These are very good questions. A Texas DWI Arrest can be scary. It is also alarming thinking about hiring a lawyer and not knowing how…

What is the meaning of a deadly weapon finding on DWI? A deadly weapon finding in a Felony DWI can be very dangerous. One of the primary goals for a DWI Defense Lawyer is to get the District Attorney to waive the deadly weapon finding. By waiving the deadly weapon paragraph, more options begin to open. For example, after waiving the deadly weapon finding probation becomes a possibility. I didn't…

The short answer is, unfortunately, NO. The longer answer makes it more of a "not exactly". The main goal of a Criminal Defense Lawyer in a Probation Revocation hearing is to, of course, avoid revocation. But, the truth of the matter is that certain probation violations cause more problems than others. Though not ideal, there are a couple of "exceptions" to not getting "time served" on a revoked probation. Do…

I got a DWI! Will I Lost my VA Benefits? Let's start with the good news. In most common situations, you will not lose VA benefits because of a criminal charge. The issues arise in two situations: (1) when you are facing a felony charge, or (2) when in jail or prison for more than 60 days. Because DWI is a misdemeanor (except 3rd or more), most veterans will not…

Can I win my DWI case? A common question is "Can You Win a DWI?". Obviously, a win is a redemption of the charges. Simply, though, "winning a DWI" is satisfying the client's goals. Like most other issues in criminal law, DWI is not Black & White. All cases are different, and all clients are different. Sometimes the facts are favorable. Other times winning a DWI is a mitigation of…