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April 2024: In Peralez v. State, the Texas Second Court of Appeals Analyzes Rulings in Tarrant County Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Case
Background & Issues Raised in Peralez v. State On April 25, 2024, the Texas Second Court of Appeals addressed the appeal of Hector Martinez Peralez Jr., convicted on two counts… continue here
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Texas Thirteenth Court Affirms Conviction Despite Unlawful Outcry Witness in San Patricio County Abuse Case – Rodriguez v. State: April 2024
Legal Background and Initial Proceedings On April 4, 2024, the Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals delivered its opinion on Rodriguez v. State, a case arising from San Patricio County concerning… continue here
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April 2024: The Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals Upholds Judgment in Victoria County Child Abuse Case – Alvarado v. State
Overview of Alvarado v. State: Conviction and Appeal On April 11, 2024, the Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi-Edinburg upheld the conviction of Victoriano Cruz Alvarado for continuous… continue here
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Texas Seventh Court of Appeals Reverses Theft Conviction in Bexar County Case – Gall v. State, April 2024
Understanding the Gall v. State Decision: A Shift in Property Value Evidence Requirements On April 17, 2024, the Texas Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo delivered a pivotal Texas Theft… continue here
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Texas Twelfth Court of Appeals Considers Whether Wheelchair-Bound Person Could Claim Self-Defense in Smith County Case – Curl v. State
Curl v. State: A Comprehensive Review of Texas Self-Defense Law On April 17, 2024, the Texas Twelfth Court of Appeals in Tyler issued its opinion on Curl v. State, a… continue here
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April 2024: The Texas Sixth Court of Appeals Considers Whether a Bruise is Sufficient Bodily Injury for Bowie County Assault case in Sutton v. State
Detailed Case Summary of Sutton v. State On April 19, 2024, the Texas Sixth Court of Appeals delivered its opinion on Sutton v. State, a significant case from Bowie County,… continue here
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Shocking Twist in State v. Newton: Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals Reverses DWI Suppression in Navarro County
State v. Newton: Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals’ Remarkable Reversal On April 18, 2024, the Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals delivered a surprising ruling in State v. Newton, reversing a… continue here
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Rico v. State: Critical Analysis of Burglary Conviction in McLennan County by Texas First Court of Appeals Released April 16, 2024
Rico v. State Opinion Filed April 16, 2024: Appeals Court Examines In a notable opinion released April 16, 2024, the Texas First Court of Appeals in Houston reviewed the conviction… continue here
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Sanchez v. State: Texas Third Court of Appeals Decides Key Recklessness Issue in Burnet County Case
Sanchez v. State: Recklessness Examined by Texas Third Court of Appeals In the case of Sanchez v. State, the Texas Third Court of Appeals tackled the challenging legal concept of… continue here
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Attorneys Paul Saputo and Nicholas Toufexis are partners at Saputo Toufexis | Criminal Defense PLLC and lead the entire trial team at the firm.
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Paul Saputo
Mr. Saputo has practiced throughout Texas in more than fifty Texas state and federal courts and developed groundbreaking innovations in defense strategies and tactics. After graduating from the elite Duke University School of Law, a nationally recognized top-ten law school, Mr. Saputo started his career at Vinson & Elkins.
Credentials
- Juris Doctor, Duke Law School
- Admitted to Practice Law in the Texas Supreme Court, all other Texas courts, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple United States District Courts
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Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Rating
- Recognized by Super Lawyers®
- Consistently recognized by D Magazine in “Best Lawyers” for Criminal Defense
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America under the Criminal Defense: White Collar practice area.
A History of Success
Attorney Paul Saputo has obtained hundreds of victories in complex criminal litigation across Texas. Our victories include Not Guilty verdicts by jury acquittals, directed verdicts of Not Guilty, as well as both conditional and unconditional dismissals.
He has also developed groundbreaking innovations in defense strategies and tactics.
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Nick Toufexis
Mr. Toufexis is a veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law. He has dedicated his entire legal career to criminal defense, and has been with the firm since law school. Recently named a partner, Nick has achieved exceptional results in and out of court for years.
Credentials
- Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University
- Admitted to Practice Law in the Texas Supreme Court, all other Texas courts, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple United States District Courts
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Honors & Awards
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America under the DWI/DUI practice area.
- Recognized by Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star
- Lead Counsel Verified in Criminal Defense by Lawinfo
Recent Posts
- April 2024: In Peralez v. State, the Texas Second Court of Appeals Analyzes Rulings in Tarrant County Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Case
- April 2024: Texas Third Court of Appeals Delivers Opinion on the Penal Code § 22.021(f)(1) Enhancement for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child in Tucker v. State
- Texas Thirteenth Court Affirms Conviction Despite Unlawful Outcry Witness in San Patricio County Abuse Case – Rodriguez v. State: April 2024
- Best Lawyers 2024: Paul Saputo Recognized as “Best Lawyer” by D Magazine
- April 2024: The Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals Upholds Judgment in Victoria County Child Abuse Case – Alvarado v. State
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