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.

WHAT IS A TEXAS CAPIAS WARRANT?

If you failed to show up for a court appearance for a traffic violation, failed to pay a fine or have violated probation, chances are you will find out the hard way just what a capias warrant is. Sometimes referred to as a bench warrant, capias comes ...
Jun 23, 2020Criminal Defense,

HERE'S HOW A DUI ARRAIGNMENT WORKS IN TEXAS

Arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), including drunk driving or operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, have dropped overall in Texas—and that’s good news. Nevertheless, there were more than 259 arrests per 100,000 people ...
Jun 9, 2020DWI, Uncategorized,

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEXAS MISDEMEANOR CLASSIFICATIONS

In Texas, there are three “degrees” of crime: Felonies, misdemeanors and infractions. Felonies are the most serious types of criminal charges, including murder, sexual assault and assault with a deadly weapon. Infractions are minor offenses, ...
May 26, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT IS EVADING THE POLICE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS?

Evading means avoiding, evading or escaping. It’s further defined as doing so with speed, cleverness or trickery. Most importantly, when it comes to evading the police in Texas, it means breaking the law. In many cases, the person who tries to ...
May 12, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT IS A SUMMONS IN TEXAS?

If you are ever issued a summons in Texas, it can be a scary experience and you may not know what to do or how to react. Understanding exactly what a summons is can help you to remain calm and make good decisions. Although being issued a summons is never ...
Apr 28, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE WITHOUT A LICENSE IN TX?

Like all states, Texas requires drivers to have a valid driver’s license when operating a motor vehicle. Drivers who are pulled over and cannot produce a license can face tough penalties, such as fines, license suspension, and in some cases even ...
Apr 14, 2020Criminal Defense,

UNDERSTANDING FALSE IMPRISONMENT IN TEXAS

When a person holds another person captive against their will without proper authority, it is called false imprisonment. Kidnapping is the best-known type of false imprisonment and it is a serious criminal offense that carries heavy charges for people ...
Mar 24, 2020Criminal Defense,

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INFRACTIONS AND MISDEMEANORS IN TEXAS

Not all criminal acts are the same. In Texas, criminal offenses are classified into three categories—infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. These categories are based on the severity of the offense, and the punishments for each type of crime ...
Mar 10, 2020Criminal Defense,

BAIL VS. BOND: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AFTER BEING ARRESTED IN HOUSTON, TX

The difference between “bail” and “bond” all depends on who’s paying the bill. If you are arrested in Texas, you will be taken to the local police station for booking. At that point, a judge will set a court date and decide ...
Feb 18, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHERE CAN I LEGALLY KEEP ALCOHOL IN MY CAR?

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas can be a very serious offense that can affect your life for years to come. It carries punishments that include steep fines, loss of license, and in some cases, even jail time. But driving under the influence isn’t ...
Feb 4, 2020DWI,