Updates and Information About Criminal Defense in Texas
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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20 years for putting a hole in your ceiling? Florida woman sentenced to 20 years for firing a warning during an argument with her husband -
How not to handle your DWI case driver makes the case for the State by going online on confessing his involving in a fatal accident -
DPS implements incentive plan Texas DPS implements incentive plan which can decrease amount of surcharges for the those who don't qualify for indigency plan -
How is Texas really doing on criminal justice reform Texas has received praise from around the country for increasing the number of people in prison - but is it really deserved? -
Identifying race through a blood test New test could determine the ethnicity of a person from blood samples recovered from the scene of a crime -
More evidence of bias in forensics - so much for objectivity Study of forensic psychologists show their findings were based on who they thought they were working for -
Is the way cleared for marijuana reform? Federal government issues memo setting forth its stance on the enforcement of federal laws governing the possession of marijuana -
Maybe some good news is coming on license surcharges lawmakers are considering options to allow some relief for drivers who cannot renew their licenses because of surcharges imposed after convictions -
Are you more likely to fail the Field Sobriety Tests if you're over 40 A recent study shows a significant increase in false positives for drivers over 40 -
Machines aren't perfect - judges in Ohio and Arizona hold machines are not reliable Judge in Ohio holds intoxilyzer 800 is not reliable, and judge in Arizona holds gas chromatograph is not reliable -
Investigator who cost North Carolina 8 million still on the job North Carolina investigator who obtained a false confession which resulted in an 8 million dollar settlement still has a job -
Now is not the time to drive when you are intoxicated Law officers across the country will increase their presence over the next several weeks to deter and enforce DWI laws -
Maybe you should transfer your probation to Dallas County Repeated failures to abstain from alcohol and drugs are routinely not reported in Dallas County so probationers are able to remain on supervision -
CAn you limit the scope of a search? Fifth Circuit of Appeals holds the suspect only consented to a search of his luggage so they couldn't search the rest of the car -
Some cases you just can't defend Sometimes the DWI video is so bad there isn't any doubt about intoxication -
Changing his mind on marijuana A leading neurosurgeon changed his mind on marijuana and now believes it should be legal -
Body temperature effects on breath testing Arizona court grants DWI defendants the right to present evidence that variables in a person's body temperature effect breath alcohol results -
Is the tide turning - Are prosecutors finally being held accountable? Prosecutor sanctioned for withholding evidence that would have cast doubt on the credibility of the victim's identification -
Setting up someone for a DWI - be careful who you have drinks with A lawyer in a defamation suit claims opposing counsel set him up by inviting him out for drinks, then calling the police to arrest him. Can this happen in TX? -
Will "big marijuana fight legalization? Despite what You would think not all medical marijuana growers and retailers are behind legalization