Posted on March 28, 2025 in Criminal Defense

About 2.9 million people across the United States are currently on probation – more than are incarcerated. If you have just gone through a trial for a criminal offense and have been sentenced to prison, you are probably reeling from the thought of spending months or years behind bars in a Texas prison. What if, a couple of months into your sentence, you are released from prison and sentenced to probation?

There is a little-known type of probation in Texas, known as "shock probation" (Article 42A.202 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure),  which is essentially an alternative sentencing or early release program that converts a prison sentence to probation. Shock probation allows a judge to send a person convicted of a criminal offense to jail or prison for a short amount of time, then place the defendant on probation with the hope that the time behind bars will "shock" the defendant into becoming a law-abiding citizen going forward.  

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 Posted on January 30, 2025 in DWI

Being arrested and charged with DWI can be stressful, anxiety-inducing, and even frightening. Those who have never had any brush with the law before may not understand the process, which makes it more nerve-wracking. You may not know whether you will still have a job when the criminal case is settled or how you will manage your life after having your driver’s license suspended.

You may even be unsure whether you need a DWI lawyer or should handle the matter on your own. There are so many benefits to hiring an experienced DWI lawyer, including the fact that your attorney will know whether certain aspects of your stop and arrest can be challenged, perhaps getting your charges lowered or the entire case dismissed.

Most people do not have the legal knowledge and experience to do this on their own. Your most pressing question may be whether you will be sentenced to jail for a first-time DWI. Contact a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer in Granbury, TX, to have all your questions answered and your options presented.   

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 Posted on November 19, 2024 in Violent Crimes

On November 8, a Tarrant County Grand Jury indicted a former North Texas police officer for the crime of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. While on duty, the former police officer allegedly hit a man with a radio, causing bodily harm, then lied on the incident report, claiming the man hit his head on concrete. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident and will present their findings to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

In 2022, the rate of aggravated assault across the United States was 268.2 cases per 100,000 people – a slight decrease from the prior year. If you are facing assault charges in Texas, it is important that you have a full understanding of the potential penalties and long-term consequences you could face following a conviction. Your freedom and future could be on the line if you are convicted of assault or aggravated assault. Speaking to a knowledgeable Hood County, TX criminal defense attorney from The Law Offices of Rob Christian can help ensure you receive a vigorous defense.

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 Posted on September 30, 2024 in Violent Crimes

In 2013, the state of Texas passed a junk science law that many called "innovative," "pioneering," and even "revolutionary." This law aimed to allow new trials in cases that were determined using flawed scientific evidence. Unfortunately, the highest court in Texas has rejected every death row challenge filed under Article 11.073 of the Texas Criminal Code, as well as many other non-death row challenges.

Those facing murder charges in Texas have every reason to fear the outcome, as the state has notoriously harsh criminal offense laws. If you or a loved one is facing murder or manslaughter charges, contacting a highly experienced Hood County, TX criminal defense attorney from The Law Offices of Rob Christian can be the best step you can take during this difficult time.

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