God has taken vessels just like you and me–marred and flawed as we are–and used us in great and mighty ways… God is not finished with you. ~The Power of Desperation, by Michael Catt, American Baptist minister, present day Houston criminal lawyer Jim...
Instead of always harping on people’s faults, tell them of their virtues. ~Eleanor Porter, American novelist, 19th century Houston Criminal Lawyer Jim Sullivan represents many people who have only heard negatives about themselves and are unable or unwilling to...
The State of Texas levels stiff penalties for the possession of schedule I narcotics. Possession with the intent to sell these narcotics necessitates prosecutorial proceedings, yet situational circumstance can become a factor. Depending upon the type of drug,...
TEXAS FAMILY CODE TITLE 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE CHAPTER 54. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Sec. 54.01. DETENTION HEARING. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (p), if the child is not released under Section 53.02, a detention hearing without a jury shall be held promptly,...
TEXAS FAMILY CODE TITLE 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE CHAPTER 51. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 51.01. PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION. This title shall be construed to effectuate the following public purposes: (1) to provide for the protection of the public and public safety;...
