Blog Posts in September, 2015

• A Look at the Appeals Process in the Federal Court System

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 29-Sep-2015

  Although a quick acquittal or dropped charges are the ideal outcomes of a criminal case for a defendant, there are still options available even after a conviction. If you’ve been convicted on federal charges such as sex crimes, a criminal ...

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• A Look at Common Probation Rules

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 26-Sep-2015

  If you have been convicted of a crime, your criminal defense attorney may argue for a sentence of probation instead of jail time. Probation is generally ordered when the defendant is perceived to not be a threat to society. Although individuals who ...

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• Protecting Your Rights When You're Questioned by the Police

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 25-Sep-2015

  Being stopped and questioned by the police is rarely a pleasant experience, even for those who have not committed any sort of crime. It’s important for all citizens and non-citizen immigrants to understand that they do have legal rights. If the ...

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• Defining online solicitation of a minor in Texas

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 24-Sep-2015

  Here at The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass, we’ve worked with a number of clients in Dallas whose Internet activity has landed them in legal hot water. While the teens or young adults in your house may think that their online actions are ...

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• What Is the Difference Between Robbery and Burglary?

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 15-Sep-2015

  Robbery and burglary are often used interchangeably to describe crimes involving theft. However, there are some key differences. If you’ve been arrested on suspicion of either crime, you need to call a criminal defense attorney right away. As ...

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• Understanding Ponzi scheme allegations

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 14-Sep-2015

  While most Texans are familiar with terms like embezzlement, money laundering, insider trading or copyright infringement, not all are well understood. The same is true of Ponzi schemes, named after 1920s businessman Charles Ponzi. This form of white ...

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• What constitutes indecency with a child?

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 4-Sep-2015

  Oftentimes, Dallas residents hear the world “child” associated with sex crimes and immediately assume the worst. If you are accused of a crime such as indecency with a child, the resultant damage done through assumptions and innuendo may ...

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• Defining Violent Crimes

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 3-Sep-2015

  As the name suggests, violent crimes are criminal offenses that involve the threat of violence or the use of violence. These include sex crimes, homicide, and assault, among others. A conviction of a violent crime can lead to a very lengthy prison ...

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