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 […]
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. […]
December 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 Collin County Criminal Justice Statistics: Felonies
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com This article is a continuation of the discussion of Collin County criminal justice statistics for 2011, which began by focusing on misdemeanor statistics. That discussion can be found here. As with the discussion on misdemeanor […]
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 Collin County Criminal Justice Statistics: Misdemeanors
By Allen, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Kyle T. Therrian Office Number: (972) 562-7549 24 Hr Jail Release: (214) 403-6522 www.rosenthalwadas.com There is no question that our society is impressed by statistics. We track things like the earned run average, political approval rating, grade point average, and even pit our stat-driven fantasy football teams against rival […]
