Criminal Defense Blogs

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,

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,

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,

CAN YOU BE SEARCHED AND ARRESTED FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION?

As Americans, we consider the Constitution of the United States to be one of the most precious documents as it was created to protect our rights and freedoms. Included in the Constitution is the Fourth Amendment , the right to be free from unreasonable ...
Aug 2, 2016Criminal Defense,

HOW TO AVOID AN ARREST WARRANT

What is a warrant? Where does it come from? And what can you do about it? A warrant is a written document signed by a judge ordering the police to arrest you. A warrant allows a police officer to take you into custody regardless of time and place. Make ...
Jun 24, 2016Criminal Defense,

WHEN IS A DWI A FELONY?

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge. Drivers convicted of DWI face mandatory fines and jail terms , as well as revocation of their license. Even first time offenders are subject to state mandated mandatory minimum sentencing. ...
Apr 6, 2016Criminal Defense, DWI,

DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A RESTRAINING ORDER?

All of us have a legal right to lives our lives free of abuse and undue harm from others. Spouses, children, and private citizens should not have to bear the malicious maltreatment from family, neighbors, co-workers or anyone else who crosses their path. ...
Apr 1, 2016Criminal Defense,

COULD YOU BE THE VICTIM OF A MANDATORY MINIMUM?

Mandatory minimum sentences are guidelines courts must follow when handing down punishment in criminal cases. In Texas, courts must sentence criminal offenders to legally mandated sentences convicted of felony charges. The minimum amount of jail time ...
Feb 3, 2016Criminal Defense,