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Uvalde Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Law Office of S. James McHazlett

  • 141 E. Nopal St., Uvalde, TX 78801

The Muñoz Law

  • 231 S. Getty St., Uvalde, TX 78801

Pedro G. Nieto

  • 220 E. Main, Suite 100, Uvalde, TX 78801-5500

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Tarski Law

  • 205 North Getty Street, Uvalde, TX 78801

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Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

My husband agreed to a plea for possession of a firearm in a federal case and agreed to serve a 5 year sentence. Will the full 5 years have to be served in prison or can he be eligible for parole or house arrest at a earlier time? He has no previous record.

Jeralyn Elise Merritt
Answered by attorney Jeralyn Elise Merritt (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Jeralyn E. Merritt
Parole was abolished many years ago for all offenses committed after November 1, 1987, when the federal sentencing guidelines came into effect. It was replaced with supervised release, which is similar, but not quite the same. The amount of good time awarded to federal inmates is set at 54 days a year, and applies to sentences of longer than 12 months. On a five year sentence, after the inmate has served 12 months, 54 days is deducted. The same happens after the next 12 months, and so on. This means inmates generally serve 85% of their sentences. Inmates can receive up to a year off their sentence if they complete a residential drug treatment program while in prison; however, placement is not guaranteed. In addition, it's possible that the final months may be served in a halfway house. Until the passage of the Second Chance Act, the maximum halfway house sentence was the 6 months or 10% of the sentence, whichever was less. Now, it's up to 12 months. In addition, offenders may be allowed to serve the final few months of their halfway house time in home confinement.
Parole was abolished many years ago for all offenses committed after November 1, 1987, when the federal sentencing guidelines came into effect. It was replaced with supervised release, which is similar, but not quite the same. The amount of good time awarded to federal inmates is set at 54 days a year, and applies to sentences of longer than 12 months. On a five year sentence, after the inmate has served 12 months, 54 days is deducted. The same happens after the next 12 months, and so on. This means inmates generally serve 85% of their sentences. Inmates can receive up to a year off their sentence if they complete a residential drug treatment program while in prison; however, placement is not guaranteed. In addition, it's possible that the final months may be served in a halfway house. Until the passage of the Second Chance Act, the maximum halfway house sentence was the 6 months or 10% of the sentence, whichever was less. Now, it's up to 12 months. In addition, offenders may be allowed to serve the final few months of their halfway house time in home confinement.
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Should I cancel a polygraph test?

Leonard D. Harden
Answered by attorney Leonard D. Harden (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Harden Law Office
I almost always advise clients to refuse to take a polygraph test administered by the state. You cannot be penalized for changing your mind. The only thing that may happen is you could be charged and if you take test you could be charged as well. I do not trust the police polygrapher examiners. The state will often use polygraph to interrogate a client and attempt to get admissions and confessions.
I almost always advise clients to refuse to take a polygraph test administered by the state. You cannot be penalized for changing your mind. The only thing that may happen is you could be charged and if you take test you could be charged as well. I do not trust the police polygrapher examiners. The state will often use polygraph to interrogate a client and attempt to get admissions and confessions.
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Can my neighbor accuse me of drunk driving?

Jared Clayton Austin
Answered by attorney Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Austin Legal Services, PLC
Anybody can be charged with DUI, it's another matter entirely to prove it. They will have to prove that you were operating a motor vehicle on a public road while intoxicated. If you are charged you need to retain an experienced DUI attorney to at least review the case against you for any errors that could get the charges reduced or dismissed. It is an investment you will not regret.
Anybody can be charged with DUI, it's another matter entirely to prove it. They will have to prove that you were operating a motor vehicle on a public road while intoxicated. If you are charged you need to retain an experienced DUI attorney to at least review the case against you for any errors that could get the charges reduced or dismissed. It is an investment you will not regret.
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