Amarillo DWI and Criminal Law Defense Attorney Stephen Hamilton

10/26/2021

The criminal justice system is a powerful collaboration between police and prosecutors, with both groups working toward one goal: to obtain a criminal conviction. If you or a loved one is caught up in the criminal justice system, you need to know how the system works, what your rights are, and how to assert those rights at various stages of the criminal process. Read out booklet, 41 FAQs re: Dealing with the Criminal Justice System, to learn more.

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10/21/2021

Hamilton Grant Attorneys at Law - Action List - When Your Loved One Calls From Jail

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10/19/2021

When a loved one or a friend is arrested, they may look to you for help in making bail. Before you make any decisions, read our booklet, Bail Basics. First, we explain the ground rules – what is bail; when is bail set; why is bail important; and how is bail determined. Then, we give you practical advice – do’s and don’ts – to help you make the tough decisions associated with bail.

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10/12/2021

Our booklet, 19 Things Your Criminal Defense Attorney Wishes You Knew, provides practical advice to help you avoid the common pitfalls and unpleasant surprises that can plague an individual both before and after an arrest. You will learn: the difference between a police “request” and a police “command,” and how to respond to each; when and how to exercise your right to remain silent; how to handle your first phone call from jail; and more.

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10/05/2021

When an officer asks for your permission to search your home (or your business, car, purse/backpack, etc.), the officer is really saying: “Don’t make me go to the trouble of getting a search warrant. Please surrender your constitutional rights and consent to a search now, so that I can bypass the warrant requirement and look for evidence that I can use against you.” Here’s the secret: You do not have to consent! Learn more about your Fourth Amendment rights and the limits on law enforcement’s authority in our booklet, Was that Search and Seizure Action Legal?

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09/28/2021

Law and Order fans will recognize these words: “In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: The police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.” Learn how the system works in the real world in 41 FAQs re: Dealing with the Criminal Justice System. We cover police encounters, arrests, challenges to the evidence against you, plea bargains and probation, trial, and working with your defense attorney.

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05/19/2021

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05/12/2021

Any encounter with law enforcement may leave you wondering, “Can they do that?” Our booklet, Was that Search and Seizure Action Legal?, explains how the Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police in a variety of common situations, including during a traffic stop or an encounter on the street or at your home or business.

05/05/2021

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04/28/2021

41 FAQs re: Dealing with the Criminal Justice System answers common questions about your rights during a police encounter, what happens after an arrest, legal challenges to the evidence against you, plea bargains, criminal trials, and how to help your criminal defense lawyer help you.

04/21/2021

Bail is a big deal! Before you decide to help a friend or loved one make bail, read our booklet, Bail Basics. We explain the “what, when, why and how” of bail and offer practical “do’s and don’ts” to help you through this stressful time.

04/14/2021

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