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  • The Catch 22 Of Pretrial Diversion

    January 09, 2023

    One of the great new policies of the Harris County District Attorney’s office is the use of Pretrial Diversion. The program provides an accused the assurance of a dismissal with the completion of certain conditions. The conditions are usually burdensome, but no more than a regular probation or deferred adjudication. The difference is that at […]

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  • All About Pretrial Intervention

    January 09, 2023

    Pretrial Intervention is a contract with the prosecutor that feels a whole lot like probation. That’s the bad part. The good part is that the prosecutor’s responsibility is to dismiss the criminal action so long as the accused fulfills the probation-like conditions for which he is responsible. There is no formal plea necessary. And I […]

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  • DNA Sample For A Misdemeanor

    January 05, 2023

    Every summer, us criminal defense attorneys pay attention to the mechanizations of the Texas Legislature to determine what new laws we may be having to deal with in September. This year I was curious about a bill proposed by a Conroe legislator that mandated a DNA sample for essentially all persons arrested of a crime […]

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  • DWI Pretrial Diversion In Houston

    December 29, 2022

    I have addressed some of the problems with pretrial diversion in all types of cases, and the dangers discussed apply in DWI cases as well. However, there are some unique issues with DWI diversions that a client needs to understand. In many respects, a pretrial diversion for a DWI is a gift. An individual charged […]

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  • End Defense Attorney

    December 22, 2022

    I had to upgrade my computer last year. I went to the most powerful Mac Pro available, and added an external four terabytes. I didn’t have a choice but to spend the money. I needed the video editing capabilities that only a monster processor and memory would provide. Thanks to technology, the time is fast […]

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  • Nuts And Bolts Of Federal Detention Hearing

    December 15, 2022

    The Bail Reform Act of 1984(18 U.S.C. §3142) is the best place to start. This law was enacted during “Just Say No” and the TV show Miami Vice, where the country was coming to terms with the proliferation of cocaine. The act allows a Federal Court to detain an arrestee pending trial if the Government […]

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  • Listen To Your Lawyer

    December 08, 2022

    I remember most of the stupid things I have done. One that sticks out is the day I decided to replace the pea trap under my kitchen sink. It really looked simple. Two attaching rings and maybe one pipe section that needed to be replaced? How hard could that be? I’m an educated man after […]

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  • MOEP Is Bullsh***!

    December 01, 2022

    What Is A Moep? For those of you who don’t know what a Magistrates Order of Emergency Protection (MOEP) is, it’s an order from a Judge prohibiting an accused from, among other things, going near the residence or place of business of an alleged victim of family violence in Texas. I know it seems like […]

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  • Sex Offender Registration Texas Time Change

    November 24, 2022

    Who Goes Into Texas Sex Offender Registry? Currently, Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs Sex Offender Registration. It details when registration is required and for how long. If we were to condense it down to basics, just about everybody has to register for the rest of their life if they plead […]

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  • The Bachelor

    November 17, 2022

    Most of my clients are on bond. However, some unfortunates have cases of sufficient severity that bail has been set too high to make. One female client of mine, who is charged with two cases including Capital Murder, sits in the jail on Baker Street awaiting trial. I visit her frequently, but court settings are […]

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Reviews Matter

"Ed Chernoff is truly an amazing lawyer and person. He was able to get my felony charge DISMISSED by the Grand Jury in only 2 weeks! Thank you Mr. Chernoff for being the very best you could be and for helping so many others like me. You are a blessing."
- Reggie Kerr

"Mr. Chernoff was adamant about not having me plead guilty to my case and was able to completely wipe my record of the incident. Ed was very prompt, professional, and excellent at explaining where we were in the process and what to expect. I highly recommend him. He is an excellent lawyer."
- Jeff Stautner

"I could not have made a better decision in hiring Ed. He put my fears at ease and helped me get my case dismissed and my life back on track. I would highly recommend hiring Ed and letting him do the same for you."
- Jordan Charles

"I don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for Mr. Chernoff and his team. They always kept us updated and were available for any questions we had. They were able to obtain the best possible outcome. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him."
- Susan Purdy
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