Month: November 2014

Individuals charged with federal crimes are entitled to a hearing to determine whether they will be detained or afforded bail while awaiting trial in a federal criminal case.  The four possibilities with respect to release for those charged with federal crimes are that the person is: 1. released on personal recognizance or upon execution of…

Deferred adjudication is a form of community supervision (like probation) that a judge may impose after a plea of guilty or no contest.  A person who is placed on deferred adjudication is generally subject to terms and conditions including monthly reporting to a probation officer, random drug testing, and community service.  Terms of deferred adjudication…