ANDREW WILLIAMS ATTORNEY BLOGS

I am a criminal defense lawyer with over 30 years experience defending people accused of wrongdoing. I am board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only ten percent of attorneys in Texas are board certified in their respective field. I practice criminal law exclusively in both state and federal court including appeals of criminal cases.

HOW COMMON IS A DWI? DWI STATISTICS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Getting pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence can trigger a lot of emotions. Many people experience a lot of worry, while others feel shame or similar emotions. Although a DWI charge is never something that should be taken lightly, ...
Jun 2, 2016DWI,

CAN YOU GET A DWI FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

When people think about anything related to driving while intoxicated, their thoughts are generally centered around alcohol. The reason there is such a close association between DWI charges and alcohol is the majority of cases do involve this specific ...
May 19, 2016DWI,

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT A DWI PLEA BARGAIN?

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense. Even first time offenses carry sentences encompassing minimum jail terms and possible financial penalties. Subsequent offences can result in even more serious repercussions. If you were ...
Apr 27, 2016DWI,

WHEN IS A DWI A FELONY?

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge. Drivers convicted of DWI face mandatory fines and jail terms , as well as revocation of their license. Even first time offenders are subject to state mandated mandatory minimum sentencing. ...
Apr 6, 2016Criminal Defense, DWI,

DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A RESTRAINING ORDER?

All of us have a legal right to lives our lives free of abuse and undue harm from others. Spouses, children, and private citizens should not have to bear the malicious maltreatment from family, neighbors, co-workers or anyone else who crosses their path. ...
Apr 1, 2016Criminal Defense,

UNDER 0.08? YOU CAN STILL BE CONVICTED

Texas, like most states takes a hard stance on intoxicated drivers . Police are more vigilant than ever on the highways, pulling over suspected drunk drivers and using the full extent of their powers. Even drivers who invive seemingly small amounts of ...
Feb 23, 2016DWI,

DUI STOPS: WHEN SHOULD YOU PLEAD THE 5TH?

Getting behind the wheel of a car can be a risky endeavor, even if you have had only a couple drinks. Texas highway patrol and law enforcement often look for what they believe to be tell tale signs of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Even if drivers ...
Feb 15, 2016DWI,

COULD YOU BE THE VICTIM OF A MANDATORY MINIMUM?

Mandatory minimum sentences are guidelines courts must follow when handing down punishment in criminal cases. In Texas, courts must sentence criminal offenders to legally mandated sentences convicted of felony charges. The minimum amount of jail time ...
Feb 3, 2016Criminal Defense,

WILL YOU GO TO JAIL FOR A DUI IN TEXAS?

If you are pulled over by the police in Texas under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may go to jail. Your sentence, or even whether or not you will be convicted, may depend on many different factors. Texas is unique in ...
Jan 29, 2016DWI,

TEXAS MARIJUANA POSSESSION

While marijuana laws are changing, Texas still has some of the toughest laws in the U.S. when it comes to the possession and sale of cannabis. Even small amounts of the drug can land you in jail for several months and incur expensive fines. Although ...
Dec 30, 2015Drug Charges,