This blog is a way for our firm to update you about the newest happenings in criminal defense, as well as provide tips and advice when faced with a possible conviction.
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How to Handle DWI Checkpoints Although Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is illegal in Texas, checkpoints to determine this violation are considered an illegal search and seizure. -
Summer Safety Tips Summer is finally here! Planning a trip? Keep our safety tips in mind as you travel to keep you and your family safe. -
Expunction and Nondisclosure Getting arrested can be terrifying, especially if you’ve never had any brush with the law. -
Wrongful Conviction: What’s next? Many factors can lead to wrongful convictions. -
On Death Row History of Capital Punishment in Texas and Life on Death Row -
The Path to Conviction We will walk you through Classifications of Crimes and Civil Litigation. -
How the PLPA Protects Businesses What is the Pandemic Liability Protection Act (PLPA)? -
Can you ask job applicants about their COVID-19 vaccination status? The Law in Texas -
Tips for University Students Back to school tips. -
Freeing up Money - Hundreds of People may now be entitled to funds for wrongful conviction Compensation for wrongful conviction is now available for people who didn't think they qualified -
Take advantage of the downtime to clear up your record so it doesn't become a problem later There's a process to clear your record and erase that mistake you made. Expungement and non-disclosure are two ways to seal your record -
Don't Screw Up Your Christmas:
5 Tips for Staying Out of Trouble During the Christmas Holidays at Baylor students can get tickets or arrested for doing things they don't realize are illegal or against the law -
Record Sealing in Texas: Who Can See if I've Been Arrested? Records of an arrest are public info anyone can find. However, record sealing in Texas is possible with the right criminal defense attorney representing you. -
Don't throw away your future. Possession of even a small amount of marijuana can have serious consequences possession of even a small amount of marijuana can destroy your career and your life -
Marijuana Possession Penalties in Texas: Don't Let One Mistake Cost You Your Future Having even small amounts of cannabis on you can lead to jail time, and destroy your future. See what marijuana possession penalties can be levied if caught. -
Is there ever a presumption of guilt? Sometimes you have to prove innocence to be found not guilty! Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, right? In some cases, you are presumed guilty and must prove your own innocence which requires experience. -
Lessons From the State v. Joe Bryan: Lesson 1 - It could happen to you Joe Bryan's case shows that even middle-class white guys with good lawyers can be convicted for something they didn't do in Texas. What to know about this case. -
Be careful when looking at lawyer awards - a dog can be named a "Lawyer of Distinction" Beware: Lists of "top attorneys", or "10 best attorneys" seldom mean anything except the lawyer is willing to pay for a badge, not that they are experienced.