The Houston criminal defense attorneys at Topek & Topek Attorneys at Law blog about interesting legal developments in Texas criminal law. We write short pieces that address the issues facing Texans accused of committing crimes. We also write about the Texas parole process and the laws that affect Texans accused of violating parole or probation terms.
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Texas’s evolving views on Criminal JusticePoll results show that a large number of Texans favor alternatives to prison for non-violent offenders. Hopefully, policymakers will respond.
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What is the first step of the parole process in Texas?Texas parole attorney goes through the steps of the parole process. This blog entry deals with the first step of the Texas parole process
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Do I need a lawyer if I was accused of shoplifting in Harris County?If you have been accused of shoplifting in Harris County you need to hire a lawyer
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The difference between a non-disclosure and an expunction in TexasIn Texas there one can seal a criminal record or expunge a criminal record depend on what happened on the case. An experienced nondisclosure attorney explains
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Texas Parole Lawyer - Texas Parole ReviewA simple explanation of a Texas Offender's first time through the Texas parole process.
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How many times can a Texas offender be considered for parole?There are rumors circulating how many times a Texas offender can come up for parole. A Texas parole lawyer discusses the truth about parole eligibility
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Should I write a Texas Parole Packet by myself?A Texas parole lawyer discusses what a Parole Packet is and why they are important when trying to get a favorable parole vote.
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United States Prison Population Decreases for the Third Consecutive YearIn 2012 the prison population decreased for the third consecutive year
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Harris County Marijuana Lawyer Explains Why You Need a LawyerHarris County Marijuana lawyer explains why you need a criminal defense lawyer if you have been charged with possession of marijuana.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits against the Texas Department of Criminal JusticeWhat do the wrongful death lawsuits against TDCJ say about us?
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Texas' legislator are considering mandatory life with parole consideration after forty years for seventeen year olds.Texas District Attorney's offices want to alter the capital murder statute so that seventeen year olds can be charged with capital murder.
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Should I hire a parole attorney if they are trying to revoke my parole in Texas?You need to hire an experienced parole attorney if they are trying to revoke your parole, you have rights that can be exercised before they take your freedom.
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The importance of offenders meeting with their Texas parole board attorneyIn order for an attorney to properly represent their client before the Texas Parole Board it is necessary for them to meet with the offender numerous times.
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How does the Texas Parole Board make a decision? How much discretion do they have?A Texas Parole lawyer gives explains how the parole board makes their decision and the wide amount of discretion they have when choosing to grant or deny parole
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A Galveston Texas Criminal Defense lawyer explains why you need to hire a lawyer on misdemeanor cases.Galveston Texas criminal defense attorney ready to defend you on misdemeanor charges including theft, possession of marijuana, assault, tresspass and others.
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What is a preliminary hearing in Texas parole? A Houston parole lawyers explains what it is and why to not waive your preliminary hearing.A Houston Texas parole lawyer explains a preliminary hearing. Always request a preliminary and revocation hearing if they try to revoke your Texas parole.
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Help, I am on probation in Brazoria County Texas and I am having problems. A Brazoria County Criminal Defense Attorney DiscussesA Brazoria County Criminal Defense Attorney discusses probation in Brazoria County and what to do if they are trying to revoke your probation.
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Possession of a controlled substance Brazoria County Defense Attorney.Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime in Texas Topek and Topek represents those accused of felony and misdemeanors in Brazoria County.
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I am on parole in Texas, should I request a parole hearing if they try and revoke my parole? A Houston Parole attorney answersIf you, your husband, wife or child are on parole in Texas and they are trying to revoke your parole you should never waive your right to a parole hearing.
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What should I do if they are trying to revoke my Galveston probation?If you have been accused of violating you probation in Galveston Texas you need and experienced criminal defense attorney to fight for your freedom.