First, I know that I’ve written over and over about the role of plea bargains and probation in the criminal justice system. One post that sums it up in 3 Ways Your Criminal Case Can End. Plea bargaining and probation often go hand in hand in a criminal case. Most importantly, clients want to know
This question comes up from clients pretty often. This post is Part 1 of 2. The stakes can be high if your probation is revoked in Texas. Usually, clients call or ask me – what happens if you violate probation? My answer is the same… it depends. Many clients are fearful of the sword hanging over
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
