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T. Maxwell Smith, PLLC

Apr 24, 20203 min read

COVID-19: Penalties and Enhancements for Texas Criminal Offenses during States of Disaster

The Texas Penal Code provides for certain changes during declared states of disaster. The following article outlines some of these changes.

T. Maxwell Smith, PLLC

Apr 17, 20202 min read

Penalties and Punishments for Texas Criminal Offenses

In Texas, there are Misdemeanor offenses, there are State Jail Felonies, and there are Felony offenses.

T. Maxwell Smith, PLLC

Dec 5, 20193 min read

Non-Disclosure and Expunctions in Texas

Non-Disclosures and Expunctions are tools that can help clean an individual's record and are available in Texas under certain circumstances.

T. Maxwell Smith, PLLC

Dec 4, 20192 min read

Defendants now eligible for Deferred Adjudication in Texas for First DWI Offense

Effective September 1, 2019, Deferred Adjudication is available for some first-time DWI offenders