Criminal Defense

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...

You may have thought driving home after getting drinks with friends was a good idea. By the time you got into your car, you realized you were too drunk to drive. The steering wheel looked more like a figure eight than a circle, so you stopped to consider your options....

It’s a possibility that you could be asked to perform field sobriety tests if you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI. Field sobriety tests are helpful to officers because they help identify if a person is able to follow directions or perform basic tests, like...

Many people think that breathalyzer test results are infallible and that their case is as good as closed if they failed their breath test. However, these devices are not always correct, and they could exaggerate the level of alcohol in your system.  You may end up...

As a parent, you've often talked to your child about avoiding criminal behavior and following the law. But you’ve probably worried that they'll be arrested at some point for breaking the law, whether it's something simple like a DWI charge or something more serious...

An aggravated assault is a serious offense with dire consequences. In Texas, you could be looking at a second or first-degree felony, depending on the circumstances of your charges. A conviction could see you spend at least two years in jail, with a maximum sentence...

You don't drink, so you've never really considered getting a DWI. You've never driven while you're impaired. It's not even that you're trying to be careful or safe, but just that you don't enjoy alcohol, so it's never really been an issue for you. But what if you're...