Category: Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges in Texas is stressful, but many people don’t realize how much happens before a trial even begins. One of the most important stages in the process involves pretrial motions. These legal requests, filed by your defense attorney, can shape the evidence, arguments, and even the outcome of your case.

You don’t need to have committed a crime to find yourself facing charges. In fact, you can be arrested and prosecuted with little more than someone’s word. It happens more often than people think—and once the legal system is in motion, the consequences can be swift and severe. If...

If you’ve been accused of arson after a house fire, your entire future could be on the line. What began as a tragedy can quickly turn into a criminal investigation, with you at its center. In Texas, arson carries lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines, and the permanent stigma of a felony conviction.

When you're facing criminal charges in Texas, what happens before the trial can be just as important as the trial itself. One key part of the process is something called pretrial motions. These are formal requests made to the judge that can affect how your case moves forward. At Daniel Collins Law,...