Recording Police
Video evidence of police interaction can sometimes be the difference between a conviction and freedom. Often in the courtroom, it’s a police officer’s word against the defendant’s; and the officer’s testimony carries more weight. If you’re going to record when you’re being stopped by police, it’s important to know the rules. Often-times they will confiscate […]
Police Body Cams
After the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, police have been under public scrutiny for using excessive force. As a result, many police departments around the country are starting to invest in police body cameras to hold their officers more accountable, show an accurate portrayal of the situations they encounter, and […]
Weatherford teens face charges for rock throwing
Last week, two Weatherford teenagers were charged with multiple felonies for throwing objects off a bridge onto passing cars. Victims include four semi-trucks and 10 passenger vehicles. Passengers on Interstate 20 reported that two 14-year-old boys were throwing rocks and railroad spikes into oncoming traffic from a bridge. It took Weatherford Police several attempts to […]
The Importance of Expungement
Expunge means to erase, remove or wipe out. When a criminal case is expunged, a judge issues an order that the charges and all related documents to the charge must be destroyed, including arrest records. Any entity that has a copy of the charges must abide by the judge’s order, and you can legally deny […]
Buckle Up or Pay
Since 2002, Texas law enforcement agencies have been teaming up with TxDoT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in order to raise awareness about the safety benefits of wearing a seat belt through the Click It or Ticket campaign. Regardless if you are riding in the driver set, passenger seat, or back seat, failure […]
Stop Light Cameras Prove to be Profitable
If you live in the Dallas Fort Worth area and have ran a red light, there’s a good chance that you received a ticket in the mail shortly after thanks to a red light camera. These cameras have been on the rise throughout the area and are proving to be quite profitable for many cities. […]
How I can Help with Your Trial
I have worked as a prosecutor for 16 North Texas cities, and having experience in your corner can mean the difference between a guilty and not guilty verdict. On my site, you can find a number of reasons why choosing the Law Offices of Paul Previte can help you with your case. No hidden fees, […]
How I can Help with Your Trial
I have worked as a prosecutor for 16 North Texas cities, and having experience in your corner can mean the difference between a guilty and not guilty verdict. On my site, you can find a number of reasons why choosing the Law Offices of Paul Previte can help you with your case. No hidden fees, […]
Rights of a Defendant During Trial
If you are being investigated for a crime, or if you have been charged by complaint, information or indictment with a crime, you have rights. The following is a brief explanation of some of those rights: It is the job of the defense lawyers to make sure that these rights are not and have not […]
What Do You Do If You Have Been Arrested?
You have been arrested. It’s the first time and you must be scared and confused. What is the right way to deal with the situation? Following are some tips on how persons under arrest should conduct themselves so that they don’t make the situation any worse than it is. Keep Quiet and CalmAfter an arrest, […]
