Fort Worth Criminal Defense Blog

Zoom Pleas: The New Norm May 18, 2020

Attorneys can now conduct virtual pleas amid the coronavirus outbreak for defendants in Tarrant County courts. Along the efforts of limiting foot traffic at courthouses, many courts are implementing a ...

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Do Immigrants Receive Stimulus Payments? May 13, 2020

In the middle of March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Since then, schools have been closed, “non-essential” businesses have been ...

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Will COVID-19 Layoffs Lead to a Spike in Crime? April 15, 2020

In certain areas of law, attorneys are already seeing the writing on the wall. COVID-19 puts our health and safety at risk, but it also pours into other aspects of people’s lives. Stay-at-home orders, ...

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Coronavirus and Your Day in Court March 26, 2020

Coronavirus and your day in court : As seen in recent weeks, the coronavirus (CoVid-19) has caused havoc in many unimaginable ways in our communities. As the Nation is reeling from many of the ...

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Do Incarcerated Parents Pay Child Support in Texas? March 11, 2020

If you’re a noncustodial parent who pays child support in Texas, you know the amount you pay each month is tied into your monthly income. But what if you lose your job or what if you’re incarcerated? ...

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What is Bail in Texas? February 12, 2020

If you’ve watched enough TV shows and movies, you’ve probably seen Hollywood depict characters who get arrested and are “released on bail.” But what is bail exactly and what does it mean to criminal ...

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