When a person is arrested for any offense, it’s probably one of the most stressful times of their life, and we respect that. Our firm has done this exclusively for a very long time. We’ve seen people and help people through this process for years now. I will tell you...
How Does a Bail Bond Work in Bexar County?
What is a bail bond? A bail bond or surety bonds is a means of allowing a person to be out of custody until their court date. Most charges have a bond set on them, but there are certain charges that don’t. People can be remanded without bond and may not have a bond...
Differences Between DUI and DWI
It is a common misunderstanding that a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge is the same thing as a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. In some states this may be true, however in Texas, these are two distinct crimes. To add to the confusion, even attorneys and...
How Will a Texas DWI Conviction Affect My License?
You’re likely to face several penalties if convicted of a DWI in Texas. One of the consequences many people worry about is what will happen to their driver’s license; they want to know if it will be suspended and for how long. As you can imagine, being without a...
Understanding the Implied Consent Law in Texas
Two common questions that drivers have are: “What do I do if I am pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving?” and “Should I take the breathalyzer and/or blood test if an officer asks me?” Before anyone finds themselves facing this dilemma, it’s important that...
What is Non-Disclosure?
If a court case against you was dismissed, it can be frustrating when it still shows up on your record and prevents you from moving on with your life. If you’re unable to get your case expunged completely, a worthy alternative is seeking an Order of Non-Disclosure. An...
No Drunk Driving Deaths at 2014 San Antonio Fiesta
The city of San Antonio, Texas is reporting that there were no drunk driving related deaths at their annual Fiesta spring festival for the fourth year in a row. Street festivals at which alcohol is served are unfortunately notorious for resulting in drunk driving or...
The Problem with Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Field Sobriety Tests No one likes to be pulled over by the police, and it can be especially unnerving to be asked to step out of the car on suspicion of drinking. Many people are familiar with field sobriety tests, which ideally would be a foolproof way to judge...
DWI and Texas Driver’s License Suspension
If you have been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in Texas, there’s chance that your driver’s license will be suspended. For individuals who are arrested for alcohol related offenses there are two types of suspensions: administrative suspensions imposed by the...
How Can You Defend Someone Who’s Guilty?
Why Criminal Defense? I’m often asked “How can you defend someone who’s guilty of a crime?” My first response to the question is “How do you know someone’s guilty?” In the United States there have been 303 individuals who were convicted by a judge or a jury and who...