Criminal Defense

A chemical breath test is often an important part of the driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest process. It provides chemical corroboration for a police officer's claims that your driving showed signs of impairment. Frequently, drivers who fail a chemical breath test,...

If you do not use drugs, grow them or handle them, you might assume you will be safe from the threat of drug-related charges. While that sounds logical, it is not always how it works. The police could arrest you on suspicion of a drug crime you had nothing to do with....

While law enforcement is doing its best to crack down on criminal gangs in San Antonio, they have a long way to go. Not all gangs engage in violence or crime, but several are set up for these very purposes. The sad reality is that younger people are especially...

We all react differently in stressful situations, and there are few more stressful situations than being approached by the police as a suspect. Some people may freeze in this situation while others may become irate.  It’s also not uncommon for individuals to try and...

Texas, along with all other states, has implemented legislation that addresses the crime of stalking. Often, stalking is associated with an individual following another person and making them feel threatened. While this could amount to stalking, the definition of the...

People rarely go out actively seeking a fight. So, when someone is confronted by another person, it can put them on edge. Maybe someone threw a fist or got pushy, but no one was injured. Someone put into an uncomfortable position may react by accusing you of...

When you are pulled over or arrested by the police, part of the process is questioning. The police are going to ask you questions related to their suspicions about you. The goal of this questioning is to gather the information that can be used against you if you end...

Someone either mistreated a child or they didn't, right? To many people, however, the law in Texas leaves more to the interpretation of police and prosecutors than people realize. An individual does not necessarily need to cause physical harm to a child through abuse...

It’s not uncommon to take a prescription or OTC (over-the-counter) medication before heading out for the day. However, before jumping behind the wheel, it’s important to consider how those medications may affect you.  Some medicines, even common ones sold at the...

Some people call marijuana "weed" because of how quickly and aggressively the plant grows. The government spends millions of dollars every year eradicating wild marijuana plants growing because birds have dropped the seeds somewhere or people planted them in public...