In the state of Texas, a criminal case typically follows these steps:
A person can be arrested by a law enforcement officer if the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a crime. The person will be taken into custody and transported to a jail.
Once the person is at the jail, they will be booked, which involves processing their personal information and taking their photograph and fingerprints.
The person may be eligible for bail, which is an amount of money that must be paid in order to secure their release from jail until their court date. The amount of bail is determined by a bail schedule, which takes into account the severity of the crime and the person’s criminal history.
The person will have an initial appearance before a judge, during which the judge will inform the person of the charges against them and their constitutional rights. The judge will also determine whether the person is eligible for bail and, if so, what the amount of bail will be.
The person will be arraigned, which is a formal reading of the charges against them in court. The person will enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
There may be several pretrial hearings in which the judge and the attorneys discuss the details of the case and any potential plea bargains or other resolution options.
If the case goes to trial, the prosecution and the defense will present their cases to a jury, which will decide the person’s guilt or innocence.
If the person is found guilty, the judge will pronounce their sentence, which may include fines, probation, or imprisonment.
If the State has committed reversible error, violation of Brady/Morton, any violations of the defendant’s constitutional rights then an appeal to address these issues could be filed. This could result in a retrial or other forms of relief.
It’s important to note that this is a general overview of the steps in a criminal case and that the specific process may vary depending on the circumstances of the case.
A workout gym failed to address a known hazard, resulting in our client requiring surgery on her ankle. Despite the gym denying liability, we presented compelling evidence and secured a $75,000.00 settlement to compensate for the client’s injuries, pain, and suffering.
Our client’s son was severely injured as a result of another driver’s reckless behavior traveling over 100 mph and hitting our client’s son head on. The accident caused significant medical expenses and long-term rehabilitation needs. We worked tirelessly to secure policy limits from the reckless driver’s insurance. A $50,055.00 settlement to cover our client's medical bills, lost wages, and future care.
A dog owner failed to keep his large dog on a leash. His dog ran and jumped on our elderly client causing her to fall and hit her head. Our client suffered serious injuries. We were able to secure a $75,000.00 settlement to compensate for the client’s injuries, pain, and suffering.
Medical professionals failed to properly care for our patient resulting in her falling while under their care and injuring her back and knee. Through expert opinions and diligent negotiation, we obtained a $79,000.00 settlement to provide for our client's medical care and recovery.
Our Client was rightfully owed money but due to the deceptive trade practices of the other party our client suffered additionally monetary losses. We were able to secure a favorable settlement in the amount of $114,971.96 for our client.
