SAN ANTONIO CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
A criminal defendant is put into the stressful and overwhelming experience of navigating the complex criminal justice system. If you are facing criminal charges in Texas, it is essential to know what to expect throughout the trial process. Your legal team can be more effective in helping you prepare for trial if you have a…
Texas’s criminal justice system is complex for potential defendants to navigate. Understanding assault charges in Texas can be complex. Penalties range from fines to lengthy prison sentences. If you are facing a potential assault charge, it is necessary to understand how Texas defines and categorizes assault is crucial. A skilled San Antonio criminal defense attorney…
When most people think about potential arrests and prosecutions, they imagine cases that move forward in Texas state courts. In fact, most alleged violations of the law arise out of conduct that violates a state law. However, federal law also contains criminal statutes that make it illegal to commit certain acts. When a person violates…
Allegations of illegal behavior in Texas come in many forms and levels of severity. For many, an accusation is a mere misdemeanor where punishment can bring a maximum jail term of one year. However, over cases are far more serious. State law classifies these offenses as felonies. In any felony case, a conviction can bring…
The firearm laws in Texas are among the most permissive in the country. In fact, the law presumes that a person who possesses a gun is doing so legally. Even with this idea in mind, there are still restrictions on where and how a person may possess a firearm in public or on some private…
Approximately one-quarter of the American population, about 80 million people, have some sort of a criminal record. If you are one of them, you may have experienced trouble landing a good job, difficulty enrolling in college, or exclusion for a period of time from certain aspects of society like voting and serving on a jury….
When a person is arrested, they are given certain rights by the 6th amendment of the Bill of Rights. This can be broken down into five parts which protect the accused. These rights are partially laid out in the Miranda Rights given by an arresting officer but will be fully explained here. The first right is…
The Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski is a top-rated San Antonio criminal defense firm with over a decade of experience representing the rights of the criminally accused. Attorney Chelkowski has earned an outstanding reputation in the legal community for her history of obtaining “not guilty” verdicts and case dismissals. As a 10.0 Superb rated lawyer on Avvo and being…
If you or a loved one has been arrested, it is essential that you understand your rights when interacting with the police. The Law office of Kerrisa Chelkowski has put together a list of what not to do if you’re arrested. Don’t Run from the Police If you’re in trouble with the law, it is imperative you…
If you should be taken into custody by a police officer, you have the right to know what charges are being filed against you and all of the potential penalties of those charges. If you choose to remain silent, that cannot be used against you, but anything that you write or sign is allowed to…
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