Year: 2022
3 benefits of pretrial diversion through the Texas drug courts
Texas has notoriously harsh laws about drug prohibition. People accused of nonviolent drug offenses can face incarceration and hefty fines under state law. The criminal record that results from conviction will affect their life for years to come. Fear of the courts is...
What is a state jail felony?
If you live in Texas and are accused of a drug crime or lower level property crime, you could be facing something called a state jail felony. A state jail felony belongs to a felony category created in 1993. Section 12.44(a) of the Texas Penal Code discusses state...