Texas Defense Firm | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense \ Federal Criminal Defense
The Texas Three Strikes Law
If you are like most people, you have likely heard of Texas’s “three strikes law” in reference to criminal proceedings. The law derives its name from baseball, where batters who accumulate three strikes “strike out” and their chance to bat is over. In the context of Texas criminal law, rather than referring to missed or…
Texas Defense Firm | August 25, 2024 | Federal Criminal Defense \ Federal Firearms Violations
10 Things You Need to Know About Federal Gun Laws
Texas has always been a state that protects the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Texas law does not require law-abiding citizens to obtain a license or permit before purchasing a handgun or shotgun. A permit is only required to carry a concealed handgun in public. But Texas law is not the final word…
Texas Defense Firm | October 10, 2023 | Bail \ Federal Criminal Defense
Do I Turn Myself In If There’s a Warrant for My Arrest?
Most criminal cases in Texas begin with a judge or magistrate issuing a warrant for the suspect’s arrest. If you have reason to believe there is an active arrest warrant for you, your first instinct might be to try and run. That is never a good idea. The longer a person waits to turn themselves…
Texas Defense Firm | October 10, 2023 | Federal Criminal Defense
What Will Happen to Me If I Aid or Assist a Fugitive?
Many of us have faced a situation where a family member or friend is accused of a serious crime. Your first instinct may be to offer help. After all, if you believe the person is not guilty, you want to do everything you can to help them avoid possible jail time. But there is a…
Texas Defense Firm | September 18, 2023 | Federal Criminal Defense \ Felony
What is the Difference Between Deferred Adjudication and Straight Probation?
Texas may impose a range of punishments on you if you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor. The are many factors that influence the outcome of a case. These include the severity of the crime, whether certain punishment is mandatory, and mitigating or aggravating circumstances. In addition, an important factor is your criminal history….
Texas Defense Firm | September 18, 2023 | Federal Criminal Defense
What If I’m Charged With Charged with Evading Arrest in Texas?
You are speeding down the road when a police car approaches and turns on the lights and sirens. Instead of pulling over, you keep on speeding until you reach your destination. In another situation, you are shoplifting when the store’s alarm goes off. Panicked, you run from the police officers who are in pursuit. The…
Texas Defense Firm | August 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense \ Federal Criminal Defense
What Is Judicial Clemency?
There are certain cases where a judge may set aside a defendant’s criminal conviction while they are still serving a term of community supervision. In legal circles, this is known as “judicial clemency”. However, that exact term is not used in the law. As the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals explained in a 2002 decision, Cuellar…
Texas Defense Firm | August 14, 2023 | Federal Criminal Defense
What is a Lesser Included Offense, and Why is it Important?
Lesser included offense laws can play a significant role for the defense in a Texas criminal case. However, they can also be used by the prosecuting attorney to secure an advantage at trial. If you’ve been charged with a crime, the key to success with lesser included offenses is proper strategy, which requires an in-depth,…
Texas Defense Firm | August 14, 2023 | Federal Criminal Defense
What are the Penalties for Interfering with an Emergency Call?
Preventing or otherwise impeding a person from making an emergency call is a crime in Texas. Those who are convicted face serious penalties, which is a testament to how seriously Texas takes this offense. Many people end up interfering with an emergency call because they do not even know that this is a crime in…
Texas Defense Firm | June 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense \ Federal Criminal Defense
San Antonio Oilman Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison on Fraud Charges
Brian Alfaro, owner of Primera Energy, LLC, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison on November 10, 2020, on mail fraud charges. He was charged with scheming to defraud investors in his company. In addition to his prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ordered that Alfaro pay almost $10 million in fines and…