On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Apr 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense
America’s mass incarceration problem is taking a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and taxpayers across the nation. Texas is at the center of the problem because it incarcerates more people than any other state: 163,703 in 2016. Since about 1980, we have...
On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Feb 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When Warren D. was accused of sexual assault, he asked the police, “Why don’t you just give me a lawyer, dog?” He was asking for an attorney during questioning, his constitutional right. Whether through a true misunderstanding or a pretended one, the police decided he...
On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Feb 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When you are pulled over by a police officer, it is easy to be nervous, anxious or intimidated even if you have done nothing wrong. It is important to understand your rights so you can take immediate action to protect them. Here are four things you can say to police...
On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Jan 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Do you suspect you are under investigation by federal law enforcement agents? Often the federal government conducts investigations long before making an arrest. The investigation process costs time and money and law enforcement expects an investigation to lead to...
On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Nov 8, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Previously, Louisiana was one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury for felony trials. That changed with the midterm elections. Voters approved an Amendment that requires unanimous juries for felony criminal convictions. The Amendment goes into effect on...
On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Nov 6, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Although the words arrest and trial are common in colloquial speech and on popular television shows and movies, the average layman may not understand the process that goes on between the two. Understanding each stage of the defense process Following an arrest, the...
