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Preparing for Your Arraignment

In criminal court systems across the United States, thousands of people are arraigned each day. According to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, an arraignment is when a defendant is given a chance to answer to an indictment, although this … read more>

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4 People Found Dead in Murder-Suicide Pact

The men and a women were found dead in a murder-suicide pact linked to child pornography. The shooter killed his sister, former brother-in-law and friend before shooting himself. The four left suicide notes claiming they weren’t involved with child pornography … read more>

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Man Shoots Friend in Back…Mistaking Him For Bigfoot

In Oklahoma, three people were arrested after a Bigfoot hunt went wrong. According to authorities, Omar Pineda was arrested after he shot his friend in the back while hunting for Bigfoot. Pineda explained to the authorities that he thought he … read more>

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Bail Bond FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Bail Bonds

Here is everything you always wanted to know about the bail bond and surety process, but were afraid to ask. In the United States, the bail system is part of the common law heritage of English jurisprudence. This system prevents … read more>

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Chris Brown is Arrested…Again

Dancer and pop star Chris Brown was arrested and charged with felony assault on Sunday morning after he was arrested in Washington by law enforcement officers. Brown, 24, is accused of attacking a man near the W Hotel. The unidentified victim was treated … read more>

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How to Clear an Arrest Warrant

Certain offenses can result in a warrant for one’s arrest being issued. Oftentimes, these warrants are not served right away for one reason or another. Those who have an outstanding warrant need to take measures to clear it in order … read more>

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Happy Columbus Day!

Happy Columbus Day from the team at the Law Office of Shahin Zamir.

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Parole FAQs

Parole involves serving part of your sentence under certain conditions, which can include supervision by community corrections officers. Like house arrest, it is an alternative form of criminal sentencing, and its purpose is to prevent overcrowding in the prison system … read more>

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Man Attacks Two Others With Saw, Ax Before Apologizing

Police officers in Fort Worth are in pursuit of a man who attacked two men at a gas station before he realized he had pursued the wrong people. On Sunday afternoon, Jose Avila, 25, and his father, Jose DeLeon, were … read more>

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What to Do If You are Pulled Over for Suspicion of Drunk Driving

Being pulled over can be stressful, especially if you’ve been drinking. Just because an officer makes a traffic stop does not necessarily mean that an arrest will ensue. If you follow these tips, your odds of facing DWI charges will … read more>

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