Criminal Defense Blogs

Blogs, Articles and Resources on Criminal Defense, written by board certified attorney Andrew J Williams in Kingwood TX.
Cops and Body Worn Cameras

Cops and Body Worn Cameras

In case you're not aware, almost all police officers these days wear body worn cameras. Now, in this video, I'll explain some of the reasons why police officers are wearing body worn cameras and how they can either help you or hurt you. Hello ...
Jul 6, 2025Criminal Defense,
Your confession alone is not enough to convict you of a crime

Your confession alone is not enough to convict you of a crime

If the police come and interrogate you about a crime in which they think you're involved and you confess to that crime don't panic. It's not over yet. You may think you've just convicted yourself. Not so fast. In this video I'll explain ...
Feb 18, 2025Criminal Defense,
THE SURPRIZING TRUTH ABOUT HOW JURIES ARE REALLY FORMED

THE SURPRIZING TRUTH ABOUT HOW JURIES ARE REALLY FORMED

You might have an idea that when you have a jury trial you get to pick who you want to be on the jury. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jury selection should actually be called jury D selection. In this blog I'll tell you why that is and ...
Dec 29, 2024Criminal Defense,
WHAT IS A NO BOND ARREST WARRANT

WHAT IS A NO BOND ARREST WARRANT

You may Panic if you find out there's a warrant for your arrest and there's a no bond attached to it. No bond connected to a warrant simply means you need to appear before a judge before you can get a bond. I'll walk you through the steps ...
Nov 21, 2024Criminal Defense,
THE LAW OF PARTIES

THE LAW OF PARTIES

The law parties in criminal law refers to Illegal doctrine that holds you liable for crimes committed by someone else. That's right you could be held liable for a crime you didn't even commit. In this blog I'll explain how the law of parties ...
Oct 27, 2024Criminal Defense,
CRIMINAL TRIALS ARE USUALLY TWO TRIALS IN ONE

CRIMINAL TRIALS ARE USUALLY TWO TRIALS IN ONE

Did you know that if you're charged with a crime and have a trial there's actually two phases to the trial. In this video I'll explain the two very different phases of a trial and the purpose of each phase. And if you stay to the end I'll ...
Sep 1, 2024Criminal Defense,
SHOULD I APPEAL MY CONVICTION

SHOULD I APPEAL MY CONVICTION

If you have a trial and don’t like the outcome, can you appeal it and try and get a better result? The short answer is no? You can’t appeal your case just because you don’t like the result. That is not how appeals work in criminal cases. ...
Jun 26, 2024Criminal Defense,
TEXAS DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES: UNDERSTANDING & CHALLENGING THE CHARGES

TEXAS DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES: UNDERSTANDING & CHALLENGING THE CHARGES

THE INTRICACIES OF TEXAS DRUG TRAFFICKING LAW Plunging headlong into the vast and labyrinthine maze of the Texas legal system can be exceedingly daunting, particularly when severe and complex drug trafficking charges further complicate the situation. ...
May 25, 2023Criminal Defense, Drug Charges,
THERE IS A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

THERE IS A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Being at the receiving end of a warrant can be a stressful, and extremely scary experience. If a warrant is issued against you, there are certain steps you can take to improve your chances of a favorable outcome. Before deciding how to proceed, however, ...
Apr 2, 2022Criminal Defense,
IS DOMESTIC ASSAULT A FELONY IN TEXAS

IS DOMESTIC ASSAULT A FELONY IN TEXAS

Domestic violence is a serious problem both here at home in Texas, and across the country. In fact, in the United States it is estimated that one in three women, and one in four men will experience violence perpetrated by an intimate partner or family ...
Feb 24, 2021Criminal Defense,
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