Criminal Confessions in Texas?

Criminal Confessions in Texas?

In Texas, as in other states, a criminal confession is a formal acknowledgment of guilt during a criminal investigation. This all goes back to your 5th Amendment Right to Remain Silent. When someone is suspected of committing a crime, police will begin their investigation. Confessions Overview The investigation may start with police contacting the person

Posted September 7, 2018 | by Attorney Marsh |in Criminal Procedure, Plea Bargaining, Pre-Trial, Trial

What is a Criminal Confession in Texas?

In Texas, as in other states, a criminal confession is a formal acknowledgment of guilt during a criminal investigation. This all goes back to your 5th Amendment Right to Remain Silent. When someone is suspected of committing a crime, police will begin their investigation. The investigation may start with police making direct contact with the

Posted December 30, 2015 | by Attorney Marsh |in Criminal Procedure, Plea Bargaining, Pre-Trial, Trial, Uncategorized
Can Police Search Your Cell Phone in Texas?

Can Police Search Your Cell Phone in Texas?

This problem comes up more in older cases than new ones. Cell phones have become more and more important in our lives as time has gone on. Remember – ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS KEEP A PASSWORD ON YOUR PHONE. We’ve come a long way since flip phones and phones without text messaging. The reason why, is that

Posted October 30, 2015 | by Attorney Marsh |in Arrest, Criminal Procedure, Fourth Amendment, Plea Bargaining, Pre-Trial, Search and Seizure

Justice of the Peace Court in Texas

Justice of the Peace Court in Texas

When it comes to criminal cases, your case may be assigned to a Justice of the Peace Court, Municipal Court, County Court, or District Court. A Justice of the Peace Court in Texas and a Municipal Court for example (City of Austin, City of Round Rock, City of Georgetown) handle the same level of criminal

Posted October 2, 2015 | by Attorney Marsh |in Arrest, Assault, Assault Family Violence, Class C Misdemeanors, Common Crimes, Non-Disclosure, Plea Bargaining, Uncategorized
The Williamson County Courthouse Pt 1

The Williamson County Courthouse Pt 1

As time goes on, it seems like Williamson County, Texas has an ever growing reputation. I’ve heard many of my clients joke “come on vacation, leave on probation.” While that may be true for some, it depends on what time activities you’re getting involved in on the weekends. Let’s be blunt, no one likes crime

Posted September 30, 2015 | by Attorney Marsh |in Assault Family Violence, Common Crimes, CPS, Criminal Procedure, Plea Bargaining, Pre-Trial, Uncategorized

When Is an “Arrest” Not an Arrest?

Most people think that they’re arrested only when the silver bracelets are put around their wrists. In Texas, that’s not so. One of the things I look closely at, when I receive your criminal discovery, is when the police legally “arrested” you. You have Constitutional protections when it comes to arrests and searches. Depending on

Posted September 28, 2015 | by Attorney Marsh |in Arrest, Criminal Procedure, Fourth Amendment, Plea Bargaining, Search and Seizure, Uncategorized
Conditions of Probation in Texas

Conditions of Probation in Texas

In a previous post I explained the difference between deferred adjudication probation and “straight probation in Texas.” If you’re not sure about the difference between the two, or whether or not the difference matters, go back and read that post. Not all probation is the same. Normally, you’re placed on probation because of an agreement

Posted September 25, 2015 | by Attorney Marsh |in Criminal Procedure, Non-Disclosure, Plea Bargaining, Probation, Record Sealing, Uncategorized