This video begins a new series on how a polygraph examination can be used to help your criminal defense. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about polygraph examinations (lie detector test) and criminal defense attorneys in Bryan-College Station, TX. In this video, Stephen Gustitis explains a polygraph examination and how they are used by the police [...]
This video is about the police and social media and explains whether you should delete your social media accounts after being arrested, being charged, or being investigated by the police. In this video, Stephen Gustitis explains the reasons to deactivate or delete your social media after getting arrested by the police. The police and social [...]
Several years ago I tried a felony assault case to a jury in Brazos County where my client allegedly caused a teacher serious bodily injury during a struggle in the College Station school system. The teacher was, in fact, injured by my client's behavior. But the jury also learned he suffered from several physiological problems [...]
Clients often ask whether they should plea bargain their case. Since so many prospective clients ask about the process I thought I'd post some answers to commonly asked questions regarding plea bargaining in Bryan|College Station criminal courts and the role of the criminal defense attorney. In a plea bargain the accused person agrees [...]
There is but one duty and one loyalty in the practice of criminal law. That is to defend the client with vigor and aggression - but always within the boundaries of the law. We are to push the envelope and find every advantage that is available to our clients. We have no divided loyalties - [...]
A collateral consequence of conviction is a sanction that is not imposed expressly as part of the sentencing process. Rather, it is imposed by legislative action which creates penalties applicable by the operation of law. We looked at different aspects of collateral consequences in recent posts. Our final installment of collateral consequences show how holders [...]
We started this series on collateral consequences of a criminal conviction here. Many problems the convicted person faces are the result of these collateral consequences. A collateral consequence is a sanction that is not imposed expressly as part of the sentencing process. Rather, it is imposed by legislative action which Conviction Consequencescreates penalties applicable by [...]
I had ideas to share with my readers about the unforeseen consequences of Texas state convictions. Many problems the convicted person faces are the result of collateral consequences. A collateral consequence is a sanction that is not imposed expressly as part of the sentencing process. Rather, it is imposed by legislative action which creates penalties [...]
Meth, ecstasy and cocaine possession are felony grade offenses. The fines, penalties and jail time will depend upon the amount possessed. Conviction for less than a single gram of cocaine or methamphetamine may be punishable by up to two years in a state jail facility and by a fine up to $10,000. Any or all [...]