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- in Constitutional Rights
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- by Stephen Gustitis
Our country's criminal justice system is comprised of individuals and agencies working together to investigate crime on the streets and dole-out justice in the courtroom. When someone is arrested this
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- in Constitutional Rights
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- by Stephen Gustitis
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution has three main purposes. First, it protects the person, the home, and a person's belongings. Second, it prohibits unreasonable searches
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- in "Off The Back", Practice Management and Fees
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- by Stephen Gustitis
Stories are the vehicle through which criminal defense lawyers typically communicate with juries. Since the jury decides whether a defense case is persuasive or not, it must be built from
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- in Police Encounters
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- by Stephen Gustitis
As the Holidays approach we focus upon our family, friends, and giving. The last thing on our mind is what do to help a loved one or friend arrested and in jail. This, however, is a reality for
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- in Constitutional Rights, Police Encounters
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- by Stephen Gustitis
There are many misconceptions about our criminal justice system. But the more you know about how the system really works, the better you'll assert your rights and protect your interests when
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- in Constitutional Rights, Courtroom Trial Practice
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- by Stephen Gustitis
Many clients ask "how does evidence get tossed out of court?" At trial, your criminal defense lawyer may challenge the evidence against you through the cross-examination of the
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- in "Off The Back", Constitutional Rights
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- by Stephen Gustitis
Last month six defendants litigated a group suppression hearing which raised the issue of a warrantless search of a constitutionally protected space. The warrantless search resulted in the
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- in "Off The Back", Personal Thoughts
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- by Stephen Gustitis
I was fortunate to have survived much of Harvey's rage. But an attorney colleague of mine was not so lucky. Listening to her story, I was struck not only by the terror of nature's fury, but by
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- in Courtroom Trial Practice
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- by Stephen Gustitis
How does the criminal defense attorney obtain funds to pay experts in a criminal case? More specifically, when a defense lawyer needs expert assistance and the client cannot
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- in Bryan College Station DWI
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- by Stephen Gustitis
Administrative License Revocation is often a waiting game. ALR is short for Administrative License Revocation. People get involved in this administrative process after they are
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- in "Off The Back", Bryan College Station DWI
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- by Stephen Gustitis
Deciding to litigate a DWI first offense has historically been a no-brainer. Unless the prosecutor was willing to reduce charges and offer deferred adjudication on obstructing a
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- in Probation Issues
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- by Stephen Gustitis
I've spent a great deal of time in Brazos County court this week. Meeting with prosecutors, working to resolve cases, negotiating . . . and getting nowhere. Hurry-up and wait was
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- in "Off The Back", Personal Thoughts
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- by Stephen Gustitis
My inspiration for this piece was our colleague and friend, John Gioffredi.1 John's approach to DWI defense has changed the way I try cases. His approach is not fancy, nor terribly
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- in Criminal Law Developments
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- by Stephen Gustitis