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 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,

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA IN TEXAS

In Texas, drug paraphernalia is any item that can be used to consume, package, or process an illegal drug. Although drug paraphernalia can include common items found around the house or obtained legally at places like “Smoke Shops,” just ...
Jan 21, 2020Drug Charges,

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ACCUSED OF A FELONY

A felony is the most serious category of crime and being convicted could mean facing jail time, heavy fines and penalties that will likely affect you for the rest of your life. In Texas, a felony carries a minimum of 180 days in jail and the most egregious ...
Jan 7, 2020Criminal Defense,

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AFTER BEING ARRESTED?

Being arrested by Texas police can be a traumatic experience. Nobody wants to be brought to jail and have their freedom taken away. However, if you are arrested for a crime it is very important that you understand you have rights, and that the Constitution ...
Dec 24, 2019Criminal Defense,

HOW LONG WILL MY DWI STAY ON MY DRIVING RECORD?

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas is a serious offense. Not only does it carry harsh penalties such as the loss of license, heavy fines, and possible jail time, in most cases, if you are convicted of DWI in Texas it will stay on your record forever. ...
Dec 10, 2019DWI,

HOW DOES A DWI AFFECT MY CAR INSURANCE?

Every year thousands of Americans are injured or killed in automobile accidents caused by drunk drivers. Because the consequences of drunk driving are tragic, most states have harsh penalties for people who are found to be intoxicated behind the wheel. ...
Nov 26, 2019DWI,

WHAT IS AN IGNITION INTERLOCK IN TEXAS?

If you have been convicted of DWI in Texas, you will likely have to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle. This device effectively functions as a breathalyzer, detecting whether or not you have alcohol in your system before ...
Nov 12, 2019DWI,