Blog Posts in March, 2013

• Is There a Difference Between How State and Federal Courts Work?

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 29-Mar-2013

  One of the first questions most individuals have when convicted of a crime is whether or not they will be prosecuted by the state or federal government. An experienced criminal attorney can educate you on your specific case, but it is important to ...

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• An Overview of the Criminal Justice Process

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 23-Mar-2013

  Being arrested and accused of a crime is can be a terrifying experience—regardless of whether or not you have actually committed the crime in question. A good way to prepare yourself in the event of an arrest is to educate yourself on the ...

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• Texas sex offenders may no longer have to list where they work

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 20-Mar-2013

  Should convicted sex offenders in Texas be required to list where they work? Under current state law, convicted sex offenders have to list where they live and work on the state's online sex registry website but a proposed bill may soon change ...

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• Texas wants to stop punishing students for minor offenses

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 15-Mar-2013

  The Chief Justice of Texas wants the state to reform their school disciplinary system, stating that too many students are being punished for misbehaving and end up in the juvenile justice system due to minor offenses. Roughly 60 percent of junior ...

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• Exploring the Financial Burdens of a DWI Conviction

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 15-Mar-2013

  Being convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated can lead to a number of personal and professional consequences. Despite the fact that most people know that a DUI conviction carries heavy penalties, many individuals do not ...

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• Texas man charged with possessing child pornography

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 7-Mar-2013

  A Texas man is facing child pornography possession charges after police found explicit pictures of underage minors on his computer and other electronic devices. The police said they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited ...

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