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Hello, readers! I'm RJ Torres, a managing partner at The Torres Law Firm, and I'd like to share a personal story

In today's interconnected world, criminal accusations have consequences that extend beyond the confines of a courtroom.

Arraignment is the court process that directly follows an arrest for a criminal charge due to the Constitution’s guarantee of a “speedy trial.”

The Bill of Rights, or first ten amendments of the Constitution, confers several rights and protections for individuals facing criminal charges.

Most of us have probably watched courtroom dramas on TV where a defense attorney will rise and proclaim: “Objection, your honor, this evidence is not relevant.” Another version might be that the evidence is “immaterial” or perhaps “hearsay.” What, then, is admissible evidence in a trial? Evidence, after all, is what determines the outcome of the proceeding.

If you are or your property is threatened—or you see others being threatened or assaulted—what rights do you have to self-defense or to defending others? More than two dozen states, including Texas, have adopted versions of what is called “stand your ground,” which generally means you can defend yourself and others using reasonable and proportionate force.

Ever since I first read “The Illiad” and watched “The Warriors”, I have always been a fan of both.

As Easter weekend approaches, it is important for parents to understand that unlike some other holidays, Easter weekend is not explicitly addressed in the Texas Family Code.

Being arrested and accused of a crime is never a pleasant experience, but what can make it even more difficult is if you believe you’re innocent.

Anyone who’s been arrested knows how stressful it can be to get information about your charges and then wait for your trial, not knowing exactly what penalties you may face. Also, it’s only natural to want to know more about alternatives to incarceration and whether they’ll be available to you.