Social media is extremely popular today, and if you are like most people, you post regularly. While you may realize it is necessary to remain silent when you are arrested to avoid incriminating yourself, you may not realize that anything on your social media may be...
Criminal Defense
What actions point to impaired driving?
It is imperative that anyone who plans to enjoy adult beverages take the time to plan how they will get home. For some people, the decision to consume alcohol is impromptu, but this won’t excuse you from having to follow the law. Throughout the holiday weekend, police...
What can you challenge in your defense of a Texas DUI charge
Facing a conviction for DUI is a really worrying time, especially when you feel like you weren’t in the wrong. Challenging the word of a police officer can often feel too difficult and even pointless. There are times, however, when police officers get it wrong and...
Could you face felony charges related to drunk driving in Texas?
Most drivers arrested on allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Texas will plead guilty to the charges against them. They may think that mounting a defense would prove too difficult given the circumstances, and they convince themselves that a...
Best practices during a Texas DWI traffic stop
We all will have encounters with law enforcement at some point. The goal is for the officer to not remember the encounter. Follow this tips to get that done.
Should you accept a plea deal and avoid a trial?
Your defense attorney should always be ready for trial even though most cases will be resolved with a plea bargain.
3 explanations for why people fail breath tests while not drunk
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,...
Why might you face charges over someone else’s drugs?
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....
Has your teen been drawn into a gang?
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...
Running from the police can’t help you
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...