What Happens After a Grand Jury Indictment?

An indictment from a grand jury means that the grand jurors felt there was enough evidence for you to be charged with a felony offense, indicating that the criminal case should proceed. What comes next will be gathering the State’s evidence, exploring defensive theories, and prepping for trial.  Grand juries do not decide whether someone …

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Sequestered Jury: What Is It And What’s The Purpose?

Sequestered jurors are isolated from the public and outside influences during a trial and/or during deliberations. You’ll be required to stay in a hotel, your meals will be provided, and you will have limited access to your family through means facilitated by the court deputy who has you in their charge. You do not have …

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Is It Illegal to Drink in Public?

In Texas and many other states, public drinking is typically illegal. However, in the United States, there are a few notable exceptions, including tourist destinations such as Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Savannah, where laws have been enacted to legalize it. Drinking while in your vehicle in those places, however, may not be legal. In …

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Texas

Possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas is typically a misdemeanor offense that usually won’t carry jail time, but it could leave you with a lifelong criminal record. It can also be tricky to deal with criminal charges because the definition of drug paraphernalia in Texas is so broad that even routine household items meet the …

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