Bo Kalabus | August 22, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What Is an Affidavit of Non-Prosecution (ANP) and How Does It Affect a Criminal Case?
Many Collin County criminal cases start with someone contacting the police and filing a report. This is a common occurrence in family violence cases–someone tells the police their partner assaulted them. After some time has passed, however, the accuser may not wish to go forward with criminal prosecution. Maybe the person made up the whole thing. Or…
Jeremy Rosenthal | August 22, 2023 | Juvenile Crimes
Sanction Levels for Juvenile Offenders
When your child gets arrested, you may hear about different “sanction levels.” That is because the State of Texas has made an effort to make sure juveniles face consequences that are uniform across the state. Judges are given a lot of “wiggle room” in determining punishment for different offenses, but these sanction levels provide a…
Bo Kalabus | August 22, 2023 | Sex Crimes
Accusations of Sexual Misconduct Surrounding Netflix Show Cast Members
Cheer, the Netflix six-part docuseries that aired in January 2020, follows a cheer team from Navarro College preparing for the annual National Cheerleading Championship. It captures the highs and lows of being a competitive cheerleader and what it takes to win. Unfortunately, some stars of the show are now facing allegations of sexual misconduct. According to federal…
Bo Kalabus | August 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Will CPS Interview my Child During an Investigation?
Once the Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Protective Services (CPS) begins an investigation of your family, know that the process typically begins with an interview of the child. CPS will attempt to interview your child and may also interview other children living in the home. A CPS Investigator can interview any child who…
Bo Kalabus | August 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense \ Drug Crimes
Getting Caught With Weed – Collin County vs. Dallas County
What happens if you get caught with weed in Texas depends on the amount of marijuana with which you are caught and the city you are in. In Dallas County, if you are caught with less than 4 oz. of weed, the police no longer have to take you to jail due to a Cite…
Bo Kalabus | 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…
Bo Kalabus | 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,…
Bo Kalabus | August 14, 2023 | DWI
What You Need to Know About SCRAM Devices
If you were recently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Collin County or other parts of Texas, the judge may order you to abstain from consuming alcohol for a certain period of time. Instead of having you come in on a daily basis to check your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) by chemical test, the…
Bo Kalabus | 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…
Bo Kalabus | August 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What is a Motion to Revoke?
If you were convicted of a crime in Texas or pled guilty to charges against you, it’s possible that a judge will grant you “community supervision.” This term is synonymous with the legal status commonly known as being on probation. The arrangement typically involves a series of programs and requirements that you must follow for…