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Month: February 2019

Deferred Adjudication

February 20, 2019
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The Arlington Municipal Court gives this option to most people. In Arlington, Texas, a prosecutor may offer this option to you. It usually means that they will make you pay a high fine and put you on 90-day probation period (within the City of Arlington). If you do not get another ticket within the City of Arlington during those 90 days, the court will dismiss your speeding or moving violation and it will not be on your record. But if you are convicted of another speeding violation, then most likely the court will not dismiss your ticket and it will go on your record.

If you have an attorney, they can usually reduce the fine and see about possible reducing the length of probation.

Is deferred adjudication a good option for me?
Well, it depends on the facts surrounding your case. For example, if you get a speeding ticket in Arlington, Texas and agree to defer adjudication, it could be a good or bad decision for you. If you live in Austin and will never travel through Arlington, you do not have to worry about getting a ticket and violating your probation. But if you live and work in Arlington, then you may be putting yourself more at risk of violating your probation.

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How can I beat my speeding ticket or moving violation?

February 11, 2019
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The term “beat” depends on what your ultimate goal is for your ticket. We are experts at dealing with moving violations in Arlington, Texas. We have all sorts of clients with different goals. Some Arlington citizens are willing to pay a small fine and keep it off his or her record. We also see clients who want to go all the way to trial and will not settle until they have his or her day in court.

The option is always yours and not your attorney’s.

If you call us, we will listen to what you want to do. We will then tell you the best way to accomplish this plan. If you are not sure, we will spell out every single option available, so you can make an educated decision. From there will sit down and game-plan with you. We will do everything in our power to make sure that you get the result you want.

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Bail Bonds In Arlington, Texas

February 2, 2019
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What is a bail bondsman?
A bail bondsman is a person or corporation that takes responsibility for a person who has been taken to the local police station for booking or to the county jail. The bail bondsman promises to pay bail for the client who is in custody. In exchange for promising to pay bail to have the client released they charge the client 10% of the bail amount. Once they have posted the bail bond they are entitled to that 10% and that is how they make their money–so yes they keep the 10%.

Bail may then be set along with a court date. It is required that you appear before a judge within 48 hours if you are in custody unless you were arrested on a weekend possibly resulting in a longer wait. Judges look at the seriousness of the crime, your criminal record, and to your ties to close relatives and the community to determine whether bail will be set for your release. The judge may deny bail altogether if he thinks that you may attempt to flee the jurisdiction. If bail is permitted, you may pay the bail amount or a bail bondsman may promise to pay the bond for you if you fail to appear in court in exchange for a percentage of the total bail.

Misdemeanor Charges:
If charged with a misdemeanor you will most likely by arraigned in county court and presented with the charges against you. Your rights will be read to you and then you will be allowed to enter a plea if represented by counsel.

Felony Charges:
If charged with a felony you must appear in district court. Serious felony charges must be filed by indictment in front of a grand jury.

You must enter a plea of guilty meaning that you admit the charges, not guilty meaning that you did not commit the offense or no contest meaning that you are not admitting that you are guilty but not contesting the charges. You may also enter a mute plea which is a not guilty plea that allows you to contest whether the criminal process against you has been handled properly to this point.

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Being Arrested in Arlington, Texas

February 1, 2019
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I was arrested here in Dallas/Fort Worth and I am innocent; what should I do?
First, call an attorney. Preferable you call us. If you have been charged with a crime, been arrested, or are being questioned as a possible suspect in a crime you should consult an attorney and not talk to anyone without your attorney. You should consult an attorney as soon as possible even if you are innocent in order to better your chances of a positive outcome.

Hiring an attorney earlier will increase the chances that your attorney may be able to convince the prosecutor that there is not enough evidence to file charges or maybe help increase the chances of negotiating in order to reduce the charges before its too late. You may choose to represent yourself or choose to use court appointed counsel. Self-representation is not recommended since it is risky and rarely successful.

Using the public defender would be a better choice than self-representation but the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics has shown that a higher percentage of defendants with public defenders have been convicted than those that used hired counsel. Not hiring an attorney may save you money in the short run but you should always think about the long term consequences. An attorney is more familiar with the justice system and its inner workings and will be able to use his knowledge and experience to better represent you in court. Your freedom and innocence are very important and you should hire an attorney if you find yourself in legal problems regardless of being innocent because sometimes the justice system fails resulting in the incarceration of innocent people.

Do I have to talk to the police or detective once I am arrested?
Not without your lawyer. Ask for a lawyer. You must be informed of your Miranda rights if you are in custody and the police are going to try to obtain any type of incriminating evidence from you. If you are both in custody and going to be interrogated the state must inform you that you have the right to remain silent, that what you say may be used against you, that you have the right to an attorney and that if you cannot afford an attorney one may be provided to you.

You must make it clear that you want to invoke the right to remain silent and/or the right to an attorney. You have to say “I want my attorney.” Failing to clearly invoke your right to remain silent or right to counsel can be very bad for you because law enforcement is not required to attempt to clarify if you are invoking your rights or not. If you invoke your right to remain silent the police must stop the interrogation but may re-initiate the interrogation after a break. However, if you invoke your right to an attorney only you may re-initiate the interrogation until your attorney is present.

What’s the process once I’m arrested in Texas?
You may be arrested by a warrant or if law enforcement has probable cause that you have committed a crime. Once you are arrested you must be told your Miranda rights. Your Miranda rights are that you have the right to remain silent, what you say may be used against you, you have the right to an attorney and that if you cannot afford an attorney one may be provided to you.

Getting Booked:
Once you are arrested and taken into custody you will be booked into a facility. Booking involves confiscating and inventorying your personal effects, obtaining your personal information, searching you which may involve a strip search, photographing and fingerprinting. There will be a phone available for you to call out.

Being arrested is a scary process and usually the jail facility is not very friendly. If you are your loved one just got arrested tell them to keep their head down and to not talk to anyone about his or her case. Contact Our Law Firm in Arlington as soon as possible so we can help get you or your loved one released.

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