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 Apply for Expunction or Nondisclosure in Texas If you think you may be eligible for an expunction or nondisclosure, here's how you can go about applying in the state of Texas. -
Controlled Drug Schedules and How They Affect Sentencing When it comes to drug cases, the drugs are placed in one of five different schedules, depending on many different factors. -
Intoxication Cues Police Look For When They Pull You Over For DWI Were you arrested for DWI and don't understand how the officer thought you were intoxicated? Here are clues they look for during traffic stops. -
Texas Prosecutor Accountability Bill Passed in the Senate New bills have been introduced in the Texas Legislature to protect defendants in criminal trials from wrongful convictions. -
The Use of Interpreters in DWI Arrests If a person who is hearing impaired gets pulled over for DWI, should a sign language interpreter be provided? -
It's Possible for Officers to Get Warrants Over the Phone There are certain situations where a police officer can call a judge and receive a warrant over the telephone. -
DWI Hotlines: Are They More Effective Than 911? Shouldn't you just call 911 to report a drunk driver? Traffic signs promote DWI hotlines, but do they really matter? -
Deferred Adjudication Not Available for Texas DWI Cases DWI is the only misdemeanor for which you cannot get deferred adjudication in Texas. Is this fair? Learn how MADD influenced how DWIs are handled in Texas. -
The Battle to Put Interlock Devices in the Car of Every DWI Offender The National Transportation Safety Board wants interlock devices installed in the vehicle of every DWI offender. Is this going too far? -
It's Far Too Easy for Innocent People to Get Arrested Innocent people are arrested every day, so it's important to understand the law and your rights. -
What Makes a Criminal Defense Lawyer a "True Believer" How being a true believer can make a good criminal defense lawyer become one of the greats. -
How State Marijuana Laws Hold Up on a Federal Level If a state legalizes small amounts of marijuana, will it still be illegal in federal court? Get the opinion of a Waco drug case attorney. -
Whether or Not You Knew You Had a Controlled Substance It can be hard to prove you didn't know you had a controlled substance in your possession, but the state doesn't have to prove that you knew. -
"No Refusal Weekend" in Texas Is an Unnecessary Violation Texas will often institute "No Refusal Weekends" where drivers suspected of being intoxicated can be forced to submit to a blood test.