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The State of Texas prosecutes criminal cases through the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Some outlier cases can also be brought through the Texas Family Code and Administrative Code. Examples of Texas state crimes include, but are not limited to: Misdemeanor Crimes Felony Crimes DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Drug Crimes Grand Jury Investigations Assault Crimes State Criminal Appeals Motions for New Trial Writs of Habeas Corpus Juvenile Crimes Probation Violations/Revocations Drivers License Suspensions ALR (Administrative License Suspensions) Sex-Related Offenses Criminal Records Expunctions (Clearing your record)

Federal crimes are the most serious violations of the law. Several federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, IRS, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have the power and authority to investigate crimes at the federal level. The guidelines for prosecution are established by the United States Attorney in every federal judicial district. Federal cases include, but are not limited to: Detention Hearings Sentencing Drug Crimes RICO ACT Crimes Tax Crimes Mail Fraud Crimes Money Laundering Crimes National Security Crimes Weapons Crimes Corruption Crimes Bank Fraud Crimes White Collar Crimes

Often times someone will find themselves at the tail-end of a case and will be in need of a lawyer that can assist with undoing what has already occurred. These proceedings will typically start with a notice of appeal which needs to be filed within 30 days of judgment. One has a right to appeal a conviction and/or sentence in state and federal cases. In Texas, there are two reviewing courts: The Court of Appeals (the intermediate appellate court) and the Court of Criminal Appeals (the highest court). In federal cases in Texas, there are two reviewing courts: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, LA (the intermediate court) and the United States Supreme Court (the highest court). Occasionally, the most crucial time for anyone convicted of a crime is within the first 30 days, where an individual has the opportunity to file a Motion for New Trial. This motion can be instrumental in not only re-opening a case in the court of conviction, but can also assist in preserving certain point of error for purposes of appeal. This motion can also trigger an evidentiary hearing which can provide useful information for both the trial court and the court of appeals on the record.