Blog Posts in 2017
Posted on Sep 20, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
Bail is cash, a bond, or property that people accused of a crime give to the court to guarantee they will appear for their trial when ordered to do so. If the defendant fails to show up, the court can ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
Every U.S. citizen has the right to legal counsel if they are under arrest. The 6 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifies people have the right to “assistance of counsel” if they ...
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Posted on Aug 14, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
Believe it or not, you can get charged with driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) without having a drop of alcohol to drink. A DWI is allowed because “intoxicated” means not having the normal ...
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Posted on Jun 14, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
If you were arrested for a DWI in Texas, it is crucial to understand the legal options and defenses that can best help secure the most favorable result for your case. Texas takes these charges ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
What is the Difference Between Murder and Homicide? Murder is homicide with intent (pre-planned) and homicide is when one person kills another. Murder is not defined by common law, rather it is ...
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Posted on Jun 7, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
Types of Restraining Orders Two types of restraining orders exist in Texas, which are intended to protect victims of harassment, stalking, abuse, and further acts of violence. These orders are known ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
As a trust beneficiary, you may be in a precarious position, because you may feel as though you are at the mercy of the trustee. Oftentimes, it may be difficult you have any power over the situation ...
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Posted on Feb 17, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
Our criminal justice system is founded on one underlying principle: all accused are innocent until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is because the founding fathers were committed ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2017 By The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr. PLLC
Being arrested is confusing and intimidating experience that leads to lots of stress and confusion, especially for those who have never had a run-in with the law before. If you are being placed under ...
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