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The state of Texas has changed the way it deals with DWI (driving while intoxicated) cases. Because of a new law that took effect in September 2019, first-time DWI offenders now have the option to have their charges deferred. Deferred adjudication – a plea deal where a defendant pleads “guilty” or “no contest” and is
If you are convicted of a crime in Texas, probation (now known as “community supervision”) will likely be a part of your sentence. While under community supervision, the court will oversee your behavior. You will be required to abide by specific rules and follow certain guidelines, and you must avoid breaking any laws. You’ll be
A DWI conviction is a crime under Texas law, but deportation is a separate immigration consequence. The way it works is that the crime comes first, and then immigration looks at it to decide whether it triggers deportation grounds. So you can’t really defend against deportation the same way you’d defend a DWI charge in
Deferred adjudication in Texas allows you to avoid a conviction by completing community supervision. Attorney RJ Harber is a former prosecutor with more than 15 years of experience defending criminal cases in Dallas. He helps clients weigh deferred adjudication offers and defends people facing motions to adjudicate. Contact us today for a free consultation. Deferred
Every citizen has the right to have an attorney represent them if they’ve been charged with a crime. If you choose to hire an attorney to represent you (and it is NOT advisable that you represent yourself), you will have two options: hire a private attorney or allow the state to appoint a public defender
