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Potential Defense to Prostitution Case / John Case

Potential Defense to Prostitution Case / John Case I’ve had many cases where individuals are approached by undercover officers posed at prostitutes. Unfortunately, many people...

Motion to Suppress Evidence

Motion to Suppress Evidence My name is Eric Benavides and I am a Texas criminal defense lawyer. I want to talk to you today about...

How Shoplifting Can Become Robbery in Texas

How Shoplifting Can Become Robbery in Texas Shoplifting under $2500 is a misdemeanor. However, every year many people get arrested for very serious Felony Robbery...

Can my Texas Driver’s License be Suspended for a Drug Case?

Can my Texas Driver’s License be Suspended for a Drug Case? You CAN potentially lose your driver’s license on a drug case in Texas. A...

Can I Be Deported Because of a Criminal Case?

Can I Be Deported Because of a Criminal Case? Can you be deported for a criminal case? Any criminal case can create consequences for a...

Can I be Charged with DWI for Driving after Using Drugs?

Can I be Charged with DWI for Driving after Using Drugs? In Texas you can be charged with DWI for driving after using drugs. Even...

Are All Witnesses Equal in a Criminal Case?

Are All Witnesses Equal in a Criminal Case? All witnesses are supposed to be equal in a criminal case. Just because someone has a badge...

Can You Bond Out of Jail with an ICE Hold?

Can You Bond Out of Jail with an ICE Hold? I get calls often from individuals who are in jail, or from family members asking if...

Deferred Adjudication and Pre-Trial Intervention for Non-Citizens

Deferred Adjudication and Pre-Trial Intervention for Non-Citizens Deferred Adjudication probations if finished successfully end in a dismissal. But even though the case is dismissed, these...