On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Self-defense may seem like the default plea put forth when a person is facing assault charges in Edinburg. Because of this, such claims are often met with skepticism. Yet once you have been placed in a position where you (or others in your immediate vicinity) have...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In a criminal case, there is inadmissible evidence and admissible evidence. To defend yourself in Texas against criminal allegations, you may choose to suppress evidence. This is evidence that is both competent and relevant. The courts may toss out evidence that is...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When a person from another country is in the United States without authorization, he or she may be subject to civil penalties. Federal law treats two crimes, illegal entry to the U.S. and illegal reentry after admission denial, as criminal offenses. If you are facing...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When charged with a crime in Texas, evidence can make or break your case. You will hear two types of evidence: admissible evidence and inadmissible evidence. Admissible evidence is the evidence that the court will accept. When deciding whether evidence is admissible,...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Aug 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The Texas criminal system splits crimes into different categories. In the US, misdemeanors and felonies describe two different criminal categories. This is the same for the state of Texas. The state defines misdemeanors and felonies by the seriousness of the charge....
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When a crime is perpetrated and the perpetrator escapes, it can sometimes be weeks, months or even years before he or she is caught. With DNA testing technology becoming more advanced, however, it is getting easier for Texas police to find out who committed a crime,...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Were you charged with a crime in Edinburg, Texas? If so, the most important thing you can do for your rights and freedom is to hire a criminal defense attorney. Why? A criminal defense attorney has plenty of experience handling all types of criminal cases and can...
