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.

PENALTIES FOR DWI IN TEXAS WITH A CHILD IN CAR

In Texas, the penalties for drunk driving are severe. Depending on the details of your arrest, you could face steep fines, a license suspension, and jail time. Furthermore, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime. And certain behaviors ...
Aug 30, 2019DWI,

TEXAS SECOND CHANCE LAW FOR FIRST-TIME DWI OFFENDERS

In Texas, a DWI is a life changer. Besides having your license suspended, you face costly fines and even jail time. As a result, educational and employment opportunities may suddenly dissolve and your ability to obtain a professional license will also ...
Aug 27, 2019DWI,

TYPES OF EXPUNCTIONS IN TEXAS

If you are arrested but not convicted, you should seriously consider hiring an expungement attorney to help you with the expunction process. Your arrest and the details concerning why you were arrested will appear on your record if an employer or government ...
Aug 13, 2019Criminal Defense,

WHAT IS PROBABLE CAUSE IN TEXAS?

Probable cause is the standard of proof used by law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or perform a seizure. This prevents police from arresting a person for no reason or because they think a person “looks guilty.” Instead, ...
Jul 30, 2019Criminal Defense,

APPEALING A CRIMINAL CONVICTION

If you are convicted of any type of crime in Texas — misdemeanor or felony — you have the right to file an appeal. The purpose of an appeal is to determine if the initial trial that led to your conviction was carried out fairly. Regardless ...
Jul 16, 2019Criminal Defense,

RECKLESS DRIVING IN TEXAS

If you use your car on a regular basis, chances are that you will receive a traffic ticket at some point in your life. While many road violations are minor, reckless driving is a serious offense that can wreak havoc on your life if left unchecked. Should ...
Jul 2, 2019Criminal Defense,

TYPES OF PLEAS IN TEXAS

When you are arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense, you must go through certain stages of the criminal justice system before you have a chance to enter a plea. After police arrest and Mirandize you, a judge must inform you of the charges you face ...
Jun 18, 2019Criminal Defense,

TEXAS DRUG CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE

Most people are somewhat familiar with the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 which designates controlled substances into certain schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical use. For example, Schedule V and IV drugs, are seen as having a ...
Jun 4, 2019Drug Charges,

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A FELONY DRUG CHARGE IN HARRIS COUNTY?

Texas has strict laws regarding the possession and sale of drugs like marijuana and cocaine. Violate these laws, and you could face felony charges. If convicted, depending on the facts of your case, you could face years behind bars in the state prison. ...
May 21, 2019Criminal Defense,

FIRST CHANCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA DIVERSION PROGRAM

Over the past 10 years, the District Attorney’s Office of Harris County, Texas, has prosecuted more than 100,000 people for misdemeanor marijuana offenses and spent more than $100 million in the process. Officials have determined that this has ...
May 7, 2019Criminal Defense,