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.

UNDERSTANDING TEXAS PENAL CODE 30.05

In Texas, the offense of criminal trespass, as outlined in Texas Penal Code 30.05, can lead to jail time and long-term consequences that can seriously impact your future. As such, if you are charged with this crime, you need to start thinking about how ...
Nov 5, 2021Uncategorized,

BEEN ARRESTED: CAN THE POLICE SEARCH MY PHONE?

Being arrested or approached by police can be intimidating. You may not know your rights, or you may feel pressured into consenting to police requests you’re not sure about. The Constitution protects us from “unreasonable search and seizures”, ...
Jul 15, 2021Uncategorized,

BURGLARY VS ROBBERY VS THEFT: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

BURGLARY VS ROBBERY VS THEFT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Although the terms theft, robbery, and burglary are often used interchangeably, they are distinct crimes with separate penalties under the Texas Penal Code . In general, theft is taking something ...
May 21, 2021Uncategorized,

IS DOMESTIC ASSAULT A FELONY IN TEXAS

Domestic violence is a serious problem both here at home in Texas, and across the country. In fact, in the United States it is estimated that one in three women, and one in four men will experience violence perpetrated by an intimate partner or family ...
Feb 24, 2021Criminal Defense,

CAN A FELONY BE EXPUNGED IN TEXAS?

Mistakes are a part of life, and, unfortunately, some of those mistakes can follow us for years. In Texas, and the U.S. generally, a criminal record can affect the opportunities available to you throughout your life even if you are not convicted of a ...
Dec 22, 2020Criminal Defense,

CAN YOU GET A DWI ON A BIKE IN TEXAS?

Most people recognize that driving while intoxicated is a serious offense. If arrested, you could face stiff fines, a license suspension and jail time. However, the question remains, what happens if police stop you for riding a bicycle while under the ...
Nov 24, 2020DWI,

CAN A DWI BE EXPUNGED IN TEXAS?

A night out on the town can have years of consequences, both for injured parties and for the driver. The Texas Department of Transportation estimates that every 20 minutes, someone is hurt or killed in an alcohol-related accident in the state. There ...
Nov 3, 2020DWI,

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRESPASSING IN TEXAS

If you intentionally enter a property with a posted “no trespassing” sign, or one that is designated as private property, or is fenced in or in some way clearly meant to exclude intruders, chances are you have committed the crime of criminal ...
Aug 4, 2020Criminal Defense,

DEFERRED ADJUDICATION FOR A TEXAS DWI CHARGE

Everybody who owns or operates a motor vehicle knows that driving while intoxicated (DWI, or sometimes referred to as driving under the influence, or DUI) is against the law. You are considered to be legally intoxicated with a blood alcohol content (BAC) ...
Jul 21, 2020DWI,

OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION CRIMES IN TEXAS

People who are charged with a crime may be angry, upset, or confused—often to the point where they want to take it out on whomever arrested them, testified against them, or informed on them. Under Texas law, this is called obstruction or retaliation. ...
Jul 7, 2020Criminal Defense,