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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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. -
Police use finger of corpse to gain access to cell phone Can the police use the finger of a corpse to access a cell phone and retrieve evidence? Attorney Walter Reaves weighs in on this case and how the law applies. -
Should Prosecutors still be elected? electing prosecutors injects politics into the criminal justice -
How effective are "No Refusal" weekends? "No refusal" weekends and forced blood draws are not making the streets safer for areas of Texas according to 2017 statistics. Is grant money being spent wisely? -
Your device may free you - or hang you Modern technology such as Fitbit, Apple Watches and cell phones provide evidence that can be used to establish your innocence or establish your guilt. -
The problem with experts who don't know what they don't know Forensic experts in TX criminal cases are dangerous because they don't know what they don't know. Experts are not always the expert in the details of your case. -
Is Bloodstain Pattern Analysis on the Way Out? Is bloodstain pattern analysis reliable for criminal cases in Texas? The Texas Forensic Science Commission weighs in on this controversial subject. -
Is the Reid Technique on the Way Out? Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates will no longer train on Reid technique because of false confessions and this is good news because the technique is flawed.