In Texas, an actual innocence claim is a powerful legal tool used to challenge a wrongful conviction. There are two primary ways to assert actual innocence in a post-conviction appeal: 1. Newly Discovered Evidence of Innocence The first approach involves presenting fresh evidence that clearly and convincingly proves you did not commit the crime for…
Entering a guilty plea in a Texas criminal case is a significant decision with long-lasting consequences in your Texas Criminal case. However, you need to know that there are instances where a defendant may need to challenge their guilty plea due to legal errors, ineffective assistance of counsel, or newly discovered evidence. If you or…
A recent development in Harris County, Texas could open the door for sentencing relief or post conviction appeals for over 1,200 defendants whose cases may have been impacted by a now-fired toxicologist. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has identified 1,169 disposed cases and 47 pending cases that may be affected by the work of…
Learn the top 5 reasons to hire a divorce attorney in Abilene for a swift and efficient resolution to your divorce proceedings.
Texas is one of nine states that follow community property laws here in the United States. Essentially, this means that any income and most property acquired during a marriage are jointly owned by both spouses, no matter whose name is on the title. There are a few exceptions for property considered “separate,” such as: Property…
