by georgeroland | Feb 27, 2014 | Plea Bargains
If the Government is bad at plea offers the justice system breaks down. There are far too many cases on a given docket in a county or district court in most cities for the Government to try every single case. As such, disposing of some cases by plea offers...
by georgeroland | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
I tell people who ask me what I do (with great pride) that I am a “CRIMINAL DEFENSE lawyer.” The “criminal defense” part is the most important part to me. Lawyers are everywhere. Criminal defense lawyers are a special breed. We are, in large part, the Good Guys. What...
by georgeroland | Feb 20, 2014 | Traffic Tickets
Traffic tickets stink. What’s worse, failing to appear in court for a traffic ticket will likely lead to an additional Failure to Appear citation and fine. And a warrant for your arrest. What options do I have when my traffic ticket goes to warrant status?...
by georgeroland | Feb 18, 2014 | Gun Laws
Q: Can I buy a guns/ammo/gun accessories in another state if I am a resident of Texas? A: Texas Penal Code s46.07 permits that “a resident of this state [Texas, of course] may, if not otherwise precluded by law, purchase firearms, ammunition, reloading...
by georgeroland | Feb 14, 2014 | UNT
I have attended countless University of North Texas Code of Conduct Hearings. Luckily, none as the accused (I attended UNT to pursue my Master’s degree)—no, I attended these hearings as a lawyer FOR the accused student. Why would a student bring a lawyer to one...