“Staring Down the Wrath of Hurricane Harvey”
I was fortunate to have survived much of Harvey’s rage. But an attorney colleague of mine was not so lucky. Listening to her story, I was struck not only by the terror of nature’s fury, but by her...
View Article“Challenging a Warrantless Search By Police In a Constitutionally Protected...
Last month six defendants litigated a group suppression hearing which raised the issue of a warrantless search of a constitutionally protected space. The warrantless search resulted in the police...
View ArticleHow Does Evidence Get Tossed Out of Court?
Many clients ask “how does evidence get tossed out of court?” At trial, your criminal defense lawyer may challenge the evidence against you through the cross-examination of the prosecution’s witnesses....
View ArticleOur Criminal Justice System – 19 Things Clients Should Know!
There are many misconceptions about our criminal justice system. But the more you know about how the system really works, the better you’ll assert your rights and protect your interests when confronted...
View Article11 Points of Action to Help Your Friend or Loved One After an Arrest
As the Holidays approach we focus upon our family, friends, and giving. The last thing on our mind is what do to help a loved one or friend arrested and in jail. This, however, is a reality for many....
View Article“How to Use Stories to Distinguish Yourself From the Competition”
Stories are the vehicle through which criminal defense lawyers typically communicate with juries. Since the jury decides whether a defense case is persuasive or not, it must be built from their point...
View ArticlePre-Trial Diversion Could Work In Brazos County
I’ve spent a great deal of time in Brazos County court this week. Meeting with prosecutors, working to resolve cases, negotiating . . . and getting nowhere. Hurry-up and wait was the maxim. So what’s...
View Article“Will H.B. 3016 Change the Way We Defend DWI Cases?”
Deciding to litigate a DWI first offense has historically been a no-brainer. Unless the prosecutor was willing to reduce charges and offer deferred adjudication on obstructing a highway, for instance,...
View ArticleBryan-College Station ALR Defense
Administrative License Revocation is often a waiting game. ALR is short for Administrative License Revocation. People get involved in this administrative process after they are arrested for driving...
View ArticleHow to Obtain Funds for Experts in Criminal Cases
How does the criminal defense attorney obtain funds to pay experts in a criminal case? More specifically, when a defense lawyer needs expert assistance and the client cannot afford to pay for it, how...
View Article“Staring Down the Wrath of Hurricane Harvey”
I was fortunate to have survived much of Harvey’s rage. But an attorney colleague of mine was not so lucky. Listening to her story, I was struck not only by the terror of nature’s fury, but by her...
View Article“Challenging a Warrantless Search By Police In a Constitutionally Protected...
Last month six defendants litigated a group suppression hearing which raised the issue of a warrantless search of a constitutionally protected space. The warrantless search resulted in the police...
View ArticleHow Does Evidence Get Tossed Out of Court?
Many clients ask “how does evidence get tossed out of court?” At trial, your criminal defense lawyer may challenge the evidence against you through the cross-examination of the prosecution’s witnesses....
View ArticleOur Criminal Justice System – 19 Things Clients Should Know!
There are many misconceptions about our criminal justice system. But the more you know about how the system really works, the better you’ll assert your rights and protect your interests when confronted...
View Article11 Points of Action to Help Your Friend or Loved One After an Arrest
As the Holidays approach we focus upon our family, friends, and giving. The last thing on our mind is what do to help a loved one or friend arrested and in jail. This, however, is a reality for many....
View Article“How to Use Stories to Distinguish Yourself From the Competition”
Stories are the vehicle through which criminal defense lawyers typically communicate with juries. Since the jury decides whether a defense case is persuasive or not, it must be built from their point...
View ArticleFourth Amendment Protections and Exceptions
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution has three main purposes. First, it protects the person, the home, and a person’s belongings. Second, it prohibits unreasonable searches and...
View ArticleSeven Ways A Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You
Our country’s criminal justice system is comprised of individuals and agencies working together to investigate crime on the streets and dole-out justice in the courtroom. When someone is arrested this...
View ArticleThe Loss of Attorney-Client Privilege
From reliable sources I learned that feathers ruffled from a recent post on the loss of privilege when a “professional” became aware of “child abuse” during their professional interaction with clients,...
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“Staring Down the Wrath of Hurricane Harvey”
I was fortunate to have survived much of Harvey’s rage. But an attorney colleague of mine was not so lucky. Listening to her story, I was struck not only by the terror of nature’s fury, but by her...
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