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.

TEXAS DWI MYTHS

TEXAS DWI MYTHS

Unless someone has been been charged with a DWI offense in the past, spoken to a DWI lawyer , and been to court, he or she will probably have a variety of misconceived notions about how a DWI works. While every situation is different and DWI offenders ...
Dec 10, 2016DWI,
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF ARRESTED FOR DWI IN TEXAS?

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF ARRESTED FOR DWI IN TEXAS?

If you are arrested for DWI in Texas, you should know you have certain legal rights afforded by the federal and state Constitution that protect you against self-incrimination. Often times, police officers making DWI stops are able to legally coerce most ...
Dec 2, 2016Criminal Defense,
SHOPLIFTING: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IF ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING

SHOPLIFTING: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IF ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING

1 Never argue with store employees if stopped while leaving the store. If it’s a mistake just show them the receipt and go on your way. If they persist in keeping you there, don’t resist. This will only make things worse for you. 2 Don’t ...
Oct 31, 2016Criminal Defense,
TYPICAL SENTENCING FOR DWI WITHOUT A LICENSE

TYPICAL SENTENCING FOR DWI WITHOUT A LICENSE

If you are caught driving without a driver’s license in Texas, the penalties can range from mild to severe, depending on the circumstances of the case. What can exacerbate the situation even more is if the offense takes place in conjunction with ...
Oct 17, 2016DWI,
CAN THE POLICE FORCE ME TO DO THE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS

CAN THE POLICE FORCE ME TO DO THE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS

YOU NEVER HAVE TO DO ANY FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS JUST BECAUSE A COP REQUESTS THEM. You just left a restaurant after having dinner and drinks with friends. On your way home, you get stopped for a minor traffic violation. The officer smells alcohol on your ...
Oct 16, 2016DWI, Field Sobriety Tests,
DID YOU KNOW THAT DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED DOES NOT REQUIRE DRIVING.

DID YOU KNOW THAT DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED DOES NOT REQUIRE DRIVING.

NO DOUBT YOU WONDER WHAT THAT MEANS? READ ON IF YOU WANT THE ANSWER. YOU CAN GET ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT DRIVING. AS STRANGE AS IT SOUNDS, IT’S TRUE. The law actually states operating a motor vehicle while ...
Oct 15, 2016DWI,
WHAT DOES A 2ND DWI MEAN FOR ME?

WHAT DOES A 2ND DWI MEAN FOR ME?

Like most states, Texas has increased penalties for drivers arrested and convicted of multiple DWI offenses. The repercussions include increased jail time, steep fines, and financial penalties to retain one’s driver’s license. Texas has an ...
Oct 12, 2016DWI,
YOUR FIRST COURT DATE

YOUR FIRST COURT DATE

YOUR FIRST COURT DATE AFTER YOU BONDED OF JAIL. NOW WHAT HAPPENS? Your first court date. If you just bonded out of jail, you will have to be in court within a few days to two weeks. Know what to expect. You first court date, an attorney at your side ...
Oct 8, 2016Uncategorized,
CHILD SEX ABUSE: JUST SAYING THE WORDS GIVES YOU A CREEPY FEELING

CHILD SEX ABUSE: JUST SAYING THE WORDS GIVES YOU A CREEPY FEELING

BUT WHAT IF YOU GET ACCUSED OF CHILD SEX ABUSE AND YOU DIDN’T DO IT. I get calls similar to this regularly. And the very first thing I tell the person is to not say anything to anyone about the accusation. You would be shocked at how quickly an ...
Oct 7, 2016Criminal Defense,
OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE: DRIVE LEGALLY

OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE: DRIVE LEGALLY

YOU CAN DRIVE LEGALLY WITH AN OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE EVEN IF YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDED, EXPIRED, CANCELLED OR REVOKED. Driving while you license is suspended is illegal. You can be arrested and taken to jail for driving while you license ...
Oct 2, 2016Occupational Drivers license,