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Facing criminal charges raises one of the most consequential choices you will make: accept a negotiated plea and resolve the case now, or insist on your constitutional right to a trial and force the state to prove its case. Both paths carry benefits and risks. As criminal defense lawyers with decades of courtroom experience, we help you weigh those tradeoffs, understand the mechanics behind each option, and decide the path that protects your rights and your future. The decision is not merely tactical. It shapes the process, the evidence that will be used, the leverage you have at [...]

Facing criminal charges forces you to make decisions under pressure. One of the most consequential choices is whether to accept a plea bargain or to insist on a trial . We want to give you clear, practical guidance about what a plea bargain really is, how prosecutors arrive at offers, the tradeoffs involved, and how being prepared to go to trial can change the outcome in your case. What A Plea Bargain Actually Is A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant in which the defendant pleads guilty or no contest in exchange for [...]

When you or someone you care about has been arrested, the decisions you make in the first hours and days matter more than you might imagine. At The Medlin Law Firm, we have represented thousands of people across Fort Worth, Dallas, and surrounding Texas communities, and we regularly see the same patterns repeated. We’ll walk you through the most common mistakes people make after being arrested, why those errors are so damaging, and exactly what you should do instead to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future. Why The First Decisions After An Arrest Define The Path [...]

When dealing with a Texas DWI arrest, you need a clear plan that protects your rights, your license, and your future. At The Medlin Law Firm, we have represented Texans for more than four decades, and we have seen how the right steps taken immediately and during the weeks that follow make the difference between a dismissed case and lifelong consequences. This guide lays out the steps after a Texas DWI arrest in plain language so you know what to do and why each step matters. Why The First Minutes Matter After A Texas DWI Arrest The moment a patrol [...]