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 …
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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Adultery is not a crime in Texas. It will not result in criminal charges or penalties, unless you’re in the military (which does classify it as a crime). And though you may feel angry and hurt if you find out your spouse has been unfaithful, you’re the one who will likely end up facing criminal …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KILLEEN, TX – December 18, 2024 – Michael and Associates, a criminal defense law firm based in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce that it has taken on the representation of Demetrius Jones, who has been charged with murder in connection with the 2021 shooting death of Francine Martinez, a Fort Hood …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEMPLE, Texas – Dec.18, 2024 – Austin-based legal firm Michael & Associates has been selected to help John Reese Hutka defend himself against police allegations of aggravated assault against a public servant during a welfare check in September. Mr. Hutka, 20, was shot at least twice by Temple police officer Hadie Carpenter …
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A Texas law allows the sale of hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products with a concentration below .3%. In a three-month project, we tested ten samples to see if they met the legal requirements. “Legal” cannabis stores have sprouted up across Texas, and if you haven’t noticed the shops, you’ve certainly seen the ads on social media …
We Tested ‘Legal’ THC Edibles from Throughout Texas. Here’s What We Learned. Read More »
WILLIAMSON COUNTY: Michael & Associates secured a not guilty verdict in a 2021 DWI case against Adrien Thomas in a tragic 2021 accident in Northwest Austin that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Jurors in Williamson County deliberated for less than two hours on Tuesday before determining that Thomas was not at fault in …
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Capital murder is the only remaining death penalty offense in Texas. A capital murder has all of the elements of an intentional murder but with additional factors that are considered so egregious that the act has a separate classification. For example, the murder of a peace officer or murder of someone under the age of …
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 …
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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