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Tag Archives: Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor Cases Need Lawyers Too
The world—in particular its technology, connectivity, and the concomitant availability of information—has changed drastically over the last twenty years. The practice of law, and specifically its ethical governing bodies, has not. Rebooting Justice, written by Professor Benjamin H. Barton and Judge Stephanos … Continue reading
Texas Legislative Update: New Law Allows Nondisclosures of Certain Misdemeanor Convictions
Texas HB 3016 amends the Texas Government Code and now allows certain nonviolent misdemeanors to be eligible for a nondisclosure. When certain conditions are satisfied, the new law allows for some individuals convicted of a DWI to receive a nondisclosure. … Continue reading
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Tagged Allows, Certain, Convictions, Legislative, Misdemeanor, Nondisclosures, Texas, Update
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What Happens if I Am Charged with a Misdemeanor?
While the consequences of a felony conviction are more severe than those of a misdemeanor conviction, any type of criminal conviction can have serious, long-lasting effects on your life. For instance, some misdemeanors carry up to a year of incarceration, … Continue reading
What is a Class “C” Misdemeanor?
Misdemeanors in Texas are crimes that are punishable by up to one year in jail and/or up to a $4,000 fine, and all misdemeanors are classified into the categories of A, B, or C. A Class “C” Misdemeanor is the … Continue reading
Seattle officials stating they will retroactively vacate past misdemeanor marijuana-possession convictions
As highlighted by a number of posts linked below, the notion of expunging past marijuana convictions following legalization has quickly become a mainstream part of the reform movement. The latest notable development on this front comes from Seattle where, as … Continue reading
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Tagged Convictions, marijuanapossession, Misdemeanor, Officials, Past, Retroactively, Seattle, stating, they, vacate
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