Law Office of Amanda Skillern, PLLC
By: Amanda Skillern PLLC Read Time: 6 minutes
Did you know that Houston police can seize your vehicle before you’ve even been arrested, let alone charged with a crime? Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure gives law enforcement agencies the authority to confiscate motor vehicles that they suspect were used in criminal enterprises. That means you can suddenly find yourselfRead More
By: Amanda Skillern PLLC Read Time: 7 minutes
Did you know that in Texas, law enforcement agencies have the authority to seize your property even if you haven’t been convicted of a criminal offense? In many cases, they don’t even need to get a search warrant beforehand. This civil asset forfeiture process allows homes, personal and company vehicles, real estate, cash, bank accounts,Read More
By: Amanda Skillern PLLC Read Time: 7 minutes
In Texas, civil asset forfeiture lets law enforcement and prosecutors seize property believed to be connected to crime, even when no criminal charge or conviction follows. Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure creates a civil procedure for forfeiture: the state must show probable cause to justify the seizure and then prove byRead More
By: Amanda Skillern PLLC Read Time: 7 minutes
Aggravated assault is one of the most serious charges you can face in Texas. Unlike simple assault, which involves threats or minor physical contact, aggravated assault is treated as a violent felony. It usually involves the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon but can also be charged when someone has suffered serious bodily injury.Read More
By: Amanda Skillern PLLC Read Time: 6 minutes
You grab your car keys and head out of the house, expecting to run a quick errand before dinner. As you back out of your driveway, your neighbor rushes over, shouting about a broken fence post near your property line. He’s convinced you damaged it earlier in the week, even though you know you didn’t.Read More
