On behalf of Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Upon arrest, an officer must read a person his or her Miranda rights. This warning provides an overview of specific civil rights that a person has when under arrest. The United States Courts explain the Miranda warning comes from a U.S. Supreme Court case in which an...
by alejandromartinez | Jul 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
People who intentionally steal from others can receive serious legal consequences. Texas law dictates that an individual commits a theft if he or she unlawfully takes something with the intent of depriving the owner of that property. The action is unlawful if someone...
On behalf of Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC | Jul 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Diversion programs allow you to bypass the traditional court system and potentially avoid a criminal conviction. Every diversion program has requirements you must meet to qualify for and to complete it. According to the Travis County website, the courts offer several...
On behalf of Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC | Jul 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The social unrest happening nationwide in response to incidents of police brutality is causing us all to reexamine our own relationships with the law and our willingness to speak out against injustice. Protests of this size and scope have not been seen in the United...
