Federal Supervised Release
Federal supervised release is a term of government supervision that occurs after a defendant is released from federal prison.
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Duress Defense
Duress is an affirmative defense. It allows a defendant to avoid criminal liability if he or she is threatened or forced into committing a crime.
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Should I plead guilty to a crime in San Antonio State or Federal Court
Should I plead guilty or go to trial in San Antonio, Texas?
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Relevant Conduct: How Federal Plea Deals Go Bad
Relevant Conduct is a legal concept that can unfairly increase the prison term for federal defendants. Read more about Relevant Conduct and how to deal with it when this problem occurs.
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Federal Drug Offenses
Federal drug crimes carry serious penalties. San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Genaro Cortez writes about drug crimes and defenses.
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Consent Searches
Consent Searches allow police to search without probable cause. San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Genaro Cortez writes about this exception and what to know if this occurs in your case.
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