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KINGWOOD CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW BLOGBlogs and Articles written by Andrew J. Williams Attorney at Law. Andrew is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney with over 30 years experience. He defends clients in the Kingwood, Harris County, Houston Metro Area. ![]() 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 TEXASWhen 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 TEXASNot 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, TXThe 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 TEXASIn 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 FELONYA 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, |