Recent Posts in Consequences Category
Posted on Aug 11, 2011 By Herman Martinez
I had a unique issue today in the Harris County State Jail Court. I will try to be concise and keep this blog from being too legal. My client was charged with the state jail felony of cocaine ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2010 By Herman Martinez
Growing up with MTV I have always enjoyed watching a good music video. I hate to sound like a nostalgic type of guy, but they sure do not make videos like they use to anymore. In fact, how often are ...
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Posted on Jul 27, 2010 By Herman Martinez
Since I DVR all my favorite episodes I rarely watch live television and try my best to watch commercials when I do. Today, I was watching live television and heard a news story stating that they will ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2010 By Herman Martinez
I was floored today when a felony judge told me that I was being too aggressive while trying to prevent my client from being to sent to prison. Last time I checked that was my job! In fact, this is ...
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Posted on May 20, 2010 By Herman Martinez
Today, I was in the elevator with someone that was still reeking from smoking marijuana the night before or the morning of court. Please keep in mind that when using the elevators in the Houston, ...
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Posted on May 17, 2010 By Mario Madrid
Being charged with Murder or worse Capital Murder is a very bad position to find ones self in. You would not be helping yourself or your attorney in your defense if you decide to start talking to the ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2010 By Herman Martinez
Recently, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion, Padilla v. Kentucky, where it stated that the Sixth Amendment requires defense counsel to provide affirmative, competent advice to a ...
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Posted on Oct 11, 2009 By Herman Martinez
When people know that they are going out drinking and driving it is always a good idea to have a designated driver that is not going to drink. When a designated driver is not available a person should ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Herman Martinez
I bet the days of texting while driving will be a thing of the past in the near future. I know must people feel that they can take on the tasks of driving and texting at the same time, but the facts ...
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Posted on May 21, 2009 By Herman Martinez
When a client comes into my office I stress to them that they are presumed to be innocent. I emphasize this because we are lucky enough to live in a country where that is the law. Thus, I find it ...
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