On March 21, 2020, City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed an order requiring businesses and people to take further action in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Disobeying the order can come at a cost: a $1,000 fine and/or up to 180 days in jail. Mayor Adler’s new order remains in effect until May…
When people are arrested and awaiting trial, sometimes they have to wait in jail. To get out, they contact a bondsman who bails them out and guarantees that they will appear in court on their scheduled court date. Paying a bail bondsman can be expensive. It’s a financial burden many people incur because they think…
Entering a legal situation with too much confidence can be a grave mistake. The whole point of having a lawyer and legal defense is to take every precaution possible. You don’t want to let anything get by you that could affect your case. In criminal court, mistakes can mean large fines and prison time. Don’t…
Approaching your trial, you should have the best defense attorney you can find. Indeed, you probably should have called a lawyer immediately after you were arrested or detained. The sooner you bring on legal representation, the better chance you will have in court. Lawyers deal with the police, help you know what to expect, and…
Sometimes the cards are stacked against you. Whether you’re dealing with a traffic violation or a serious criminal offense, you need to understand what your odds of success are. Sometimes the right thing to do is to fight charges, and sometimes the best option is negotiating a plea deal. Plea deals are arrangements with police…