The Houston, Harris County, Texas Courthouse after Hurricane Ike
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The Harris County Courthouse seems to be running at full speed now. As of this week the courts are treating all criminal cases like normal. The first week after Ike most courts allowed attorneys to get a reset for their clients without question. Things have changed this week. The courts are now asking for documentation and/or simply refusing to grant a second reset for a criminal case. Most importantly, they are forfeiting bonds for those that are unable to attend their court settings. The long lines outside the courthouse are back, and so is the wait to get an elevator.
Lastly, jury duty has resumed this week. In fact, my business partner, Mario Madrid, a Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston, is picking a jury this morning. I wonder if people are ready to serve as jurors during the post Ike and financial crisis time. Hopefully, they can concentrate on their task if they are chosen as a juror.
If you need assistance with your criminal case in Houston, Harris County, Texas please contact our law firm at (713) 242-1779 or visit our website at www.mmalaw.com.
