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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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. -
Anatomy of wrongful conviction The case of George Powell shows how hard it is to exonerate someone who is obviously innocent in Bell County Texas -
Even if you have no alcohol in your system, you can still be arrested for DWI You can be arrested for DWI in Waco, Texas even if your breath test shows .00, or you have no alcohol in your system - learn more in this article. -
Is Human Trafficking the New "War" in the criminal justice system? And if so, why should it be any more effective than the war on drugs. Human trafficking has become the new hot topic in criminal justice, and lots of people are caught up in cases that have nothing to with trafficking -
Why are there so many prostitution arrests in Waco and McLennan County? A recent sting aimed at human trafficking yields more arrests for prostitution in Waco and McLennan County. Learn more from experienced attorney Walter Reaves. -
When Should You Take an Uber to Jail? a jail is not a sanctuary or safe place. If you drive to the jail to pick up someone when you are intoxicated, you could be arrested for DWI -
The real reasons behind the Tostito's "Blow in the Bag" campaign It is not an offense to simply drink and drive but that is the message behind the Tostitos bag campaign, which which was assisted by MADD -
Prostitution Stings - More common than you might think Most people think its mostly women who are arrested for prostitution in TX. With prostitution stings, it's more common for a man to be arrested for prostitution -
A real life example of hiring the wrong lawyer to defend a DWI case hiring the wrong criminal defense lawyer to represent you in a DWI case can mean the difference between going free and getting convicted -
Drink, Drive, Go to Jail - That's Not the Law! the billboards say drink, drive, go to jail. That's not the law - it is only against the law to drive while you are intoxicated. You can still drink and drive -
You Can get Arrested for DWI even if Your BAC is below .08 The legal limit for intoxication in TX is .08, but you can be arrested for DWI even if your breath test comes back below .08. Experienced TX DWI lawyer explains.