Texas Criminal Defense Law Blog

At some point in your life, you could find yourself running afoul of the law. In fact, you might not even be law enforcement’s main target. But they could certainly put the squeeze on you trying to get you to cooperate with them against another defendant. When that...

Maybe you work as a receptionist and you take notes during a meeting where your boss and their competitor agree to a price-fixing scheme. Perhaps you work in a medical office and knowingly input billing information for services that a physician hasn't performed. You...

It’s important to know how to fight drunk driving charges if you’re ever accused. These charges can have a significant impact on your life, from increasing the cost of your insurance to causing you to lose your license or your career. Unfortunately, San Antonio is...

“Drug-free zones” were written into the Texas legal code with the idea that they are necessary barriers to prevent drug dealers and drugs from getting to children. When someone is caught selling, carrying or using drugs in a drug-free zone, they’re subject not only to...

You’ve probably heard this before, but all criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty. Do you actually know what this means, however? If you’re facing any kind of serious criminal charges, it’s an important concept to understand. The presumption of innocence...

If you’re driving while taking prescription medications, it’s time to stop and think about how those medications could be affecting you. Prescription medications have the potential to cause serious side effects that could impact your ability to drive safely, such as:...

Everyone has thought about breaking the law, even if it’s minor. Maybe you were late for work and wondered if it was worth it to drive 90 miles per hour to make up time. Maybe you were intoxicated and considered driving home anyway so that you didn’t have to come back...

Texas has laws that specifically apply when a person who’s impaired by alcohol and/or drugs unintentionally injures or kills someone else with a vehicle. If you have been charged with “intoxication assault” or “intoxication manslaughter,” it’s crucial that you...

If your teenage child has been accused of shoplifting, it's likely that you are concerned about how this could affect their future. Often, teenagers involved in petty crimes have a higher likelihood of being involved in serious crimes and going to jail later in life....