There are a handful legal mistakes made by lawyers when advising clients about their right to a nondisclosure. If you are reading this article, you probably know what a nondisclosure is, if not by its name, then by concept. It is a way to clear a record awarded to many of those who receive and […]
June 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Presenting a Defense
“Presenting a defense,” “fighting the case,” “taking it to trial.” These are all concepts which mean roughly the same thing: the client has rejected a plea offer and wishes to proceed to trial or a hearing. On average it happens in about 6-9 percent of cases (of course this may vary depending upon the lawyer). […]
June 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
2015 Collin County Criminal Justice Statistics – Misdemeanor
How do criminal justice statistics play a role in providing competent legal advice? Rule 2.01 of the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct provides “in advising or otherwise representing a client, a lawyer shall exercise independent professional judgment and render candid advice.” The notes to this rule go on to explain that a client is entitled […]
November 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Can an Officer Stop me for no Insurance — How Does he Even Know?
Can an officer stop me for no insurance? This is a question that has been given inadequate attention by our courts. Many people simply assume that an officer who believes a person to be driving without insurance must have based his conclusion upon good and reliable information. This should not be a foregone conclusion. Officers […]
March 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Collin County Misdemeanor Statistics
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 Statistics are intriguing. Each year the Texas Office of Court Administration (“OCA”) publishes criminal justice statistics for counties across the state, including Collin County. This article discusses the Collin County Misdemeanor statistics for the year 2013. […]
January 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Grand Jury Packet and Presentation
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 A grand jury packet or presentation is sometimes the first line of defense after a felony arrest. All felony charges are presented to a grand jury before they can become a “felony case.” Of the […]
January 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
10 Things to Consider When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 I recently read another criminal lawyer’s advertisement claiming he had not lost a trial since 1999. I found this to be an incredible statement. I seriously doubt that the claim is anything but technically true. […]
January 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Collin County Conditions of Bond
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 Collin County has been increasingly altruistic when it comes to conditions of bonds. Not surprisingly, the intended beneficiary of this sort of altruism is not the person accused of an offense. Setting of bond and […]
December 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
10 Facts About Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 The Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program has been a blessing for many people charged with a first time offense. This new program, created in 2011 when our current District Attorney took office has allowed first-time offenders […]
September 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What to do and Who to Call
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 Collin County Jail Bond Desk (972) 547-5200 (touchpad 1-5-3) Dallas County Jail Bond Desk (214) 653-2827 (214) 653-2828 One of the most flustering aspects of being called to the rescue of a recently arrested friend, relative […]
