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.

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.

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?

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 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

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

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,

THE CONSEQUENCES OF A THEFT CONVICTION

DID YOU KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES OF A THEFT CONVICTION IN TEXAS CAN LEAD TO A CRIMINAL CONVICTION THAT CAN LAST A LIFETIME. Even a conviction for shoplifting of an item worth only a few dollars is a theft under Texas law. A conviction for any type of theft ...
Sep 25, 2016Criminal Defense,

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU VIOLATE PROBATION IN TEXAS FOR THE FIRST TIME

IF YOU VIOLATE PROBATION FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU RISK GOING TO JAIL. If you violate probation, the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. Additionally, there may not be a bond for the warrant. This is called a no bond. This means that you will need ...
Sep 20, 2016Criminal Defense,

TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID GETTING A TRAFFIC TICKET

AVOID TRAFFIC TICKETS: A FEW TIPS YOU SHOULD KEEP IN MIND. Traffic stops are inconvenient at the least and unnerving at worst. It gets worse when the officer tells you about your outstanding warrant while he puts the cuffs on you. Now you remember you ...
Sep 17, 2016Uncategorized,

DO POLICE HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEARCH YOUR CAR

POLICE OFFICERS DO NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RIGHT TO SEARCH YOUR CAR WHENEVER THEY WANT. You do not have to agree to an officer’s request to search your car. If asked, you should tell the officer he does not have your permission to search your car. ...
Sep 15, 2016Criminal Defense,