Blog Posts in May, 2012

• A Guide to Texas Felony Classifications and Punishments

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 30-May-2012

  Though all felonies are serious offenses, Texas organizes them into several categories based on the sentencing guidelines they are subject to. Read on to find out more about Texas’s system of felony classification and sentencing, and how a ...

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• Examples of Common State and Federal Crimes

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 17-May-2012

  If you are ever arrested for a crime, it is important to ask if it is a state or federal offense, as this will determine the path your trial will take with a criminal defense attorney. Here is some important information about these different types of ...

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• A Basic Guide to Filing an Appeal for a Federal or State Crime

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 11-May-2012

  Though the judicial process should be fair and impartial, it can be complicated by errors in the judicial procedure and due process. In trials that have been complicated by these errors, whether at the state or federal level, the defendant may want ...

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• Are child porn sentences too harsh? Some say yes

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 9-May-2012

  Sex crimes are taken very seriously in Texas and throughout the U.S. However, punishment for these crimes -- specifically child pornography -- is being criticized by some. Questions are abounding about the harsh sentences that are imposed on ...

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• How Megan's Law Can Affect You After a Child Sex Crime

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 4-May-2012

  In 1994, New Jersey established Megan’s Law in an attempt to make communities aware of sex offenders in their area. Since then, all states have adopted versions of the law to identify those who have been convicted of sex crimes. Here’s a ...

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• What Is the Legal Definition of Embezzlement and What Are the Consequences?

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 4-May-2012

  In recent years, white collar crimes have been more widely prosecuted, with perpetrators sometimes receiving severe penalties. To learn more about embezzlement from a criminal defense attorney, keep reading: Embezzlement Embezzlement is theft from an ...

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