[chesley]

Documentation is alway important. In fact, I know a fellow (me), who got done in by lots and lots of documentation of things that never happened. Unfortunately, I didn't have any documentation that they didn't, or documentation of what actually had.

So, a word of advice. Next time somebody says they hate you, take them at their word, and prepare your defense. Mainly, get those people out of your life, pronto.

[KJC1]

This was posted by Protect the Bill of Rights on another thread, but it is important info so I'm reposting it here:

Right to indictment: In Texas, the law dictates that before a defendant can be forced to face trial in a felony case, a grand jury must return an indictment for the specific offense charged. A grand jury consists of 12 citizens who sit for a period of three months and listen to allegations of criminal wrongdoing. Nine members must determine that probable cause exists to believe the defendant has committed the offense and vote a true bill before the indictment will issue. The defendant has no right to appear before the grand jury or offer evidence before that body, but the grand jury can allow such evidence if it desires.
Grand Jury proceedings are not open to the public, and grand jurors, witnesses and prosecutors who appear are required by law to respect grand jury secrecy.

http://www.co.travis.tx.us/district_courts/criminal_courts/167court/rights.asp