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The First 72 Hours

The moment the dust settles after an accident, a critical countdown begins. The first 72 hours that follow are often decisive in shaping the trajectory of a case.

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Can a Minor Be a Sex Offender?

We normally think of sex crimes as commited by adults against young people, but according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), more than one-third (35.6 percent) of sex offenses against minors are committed by juveniles.

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Texas Family Violence FAQs

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), one in every three Texans will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Nationwide, one in three women and one in four men will experience rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their life.

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Understanding DUI Tests

The tests you may be asked to take if you are pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs can be confusing. What do they measure? Which ones can you refuse? Which ones should you refuse, and what are the consequences if you do?

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Yes, a DUI Is Worth Fighting

According to statistics from the Texas Department of Public Safety, there were 89,457 total reported DUI charges statewide in 2021. In Texas, a person may be arrested and charged with DUI/DWI for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Unfortunately, a DWI charge may result in devastating, immediate, and long-lasting ramifications to your quality of life, career, personal reputation, and driving privileges. With every aspect of your life and future at risk, fighting your drunk driving accusations is worth it.

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Common Misconceptions About DUIs

DUIs and DWIs are some of the most commonly committed crimes in the United States. Many people spread misconceptions about DUIs, and other people accept those misconceptions as facts. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of people actually take their time to research the law instead of relying on the first source of information they find online.

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Understanding Search and Seizure Laws in Texas

According to statistics from the Crime in Texas Report, there were 1,006,887 total-reported offenses statewide in 2021. On suspicion of a crime, some law enforcement officers often go through the accused person's property, vehicle, or other belongings to search for and seize evidence connecting the person with a crime.

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What to Expect During Sentencing

In a state as large as Texas, the amount of crime will always be high which results in the largest prison population in the country. In 2020, this meant that there were a total of 121,119 people in either state prison or jail according to data put out by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

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What to Expect at Trial

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, there were over one million crimes committed in the state in 2021 alone. This is a shockingly high number, and although only a fraction of those who’ve been charged will actually sit before a jury, it’s nonetheless essential to understand the basics of the criminal trial process should you find yourself in this situation. With over 30 years in the legal profession, Attorney Phillip Linder has had extensive courtroom experience and has tried over 200 cases before a jury.

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