Category: Criminal Defense

In Texas, police can detain you for a short period while investigating, but they cannot hold you indefinitely without charges. If you are arrested, the state generally must file charges within 48 hours or bring you before a magistrate for a probable cause hearing. In Fort Worth, delays or violations of this...

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.

Pretrial motions in Texas criminal cases are legal tools used before trial to challenge evidence, protect your rights, and potentially reduce or dismiss charges, often shaping the entire outcome of your case before it reaches a jury. At Daniel Collins Law, we use pretrial motions to protect your rights,...