Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Can I Get My Drug Crime Record Expunged?
If you were arrested for a drug offense in Texas, or if you were convicted of a drug charge, you may be experiencing difficulty with your current job search, child custody matters, and related issues even though you were either acquitted or served out the terms of your sentence completely. Given the ways that… Read More »
What You Should Know About Reckless Driving Charges in Texas
Reckless driving is a criminal offense that can result from driving behaviors that might result only in traffic infractions in other states. To be clear, under Texas law, reckless driving is a serious misdemeanor that can be charged when a person “drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons… Read More »
Defending Juveniles Charged in the Adult System for Violent Crimes
Youth arrests for violent crimes have generally declined across the country over the last two decades, according to data from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). At the same time, these arrests and charges still occur at a rate that many people might find surprising. About 8 percent of all youth arrests are arrests… Read More »
What is the Miranda Warning in Texas?
If you were recently arrested for any type of criminal offense in Texas, you should have been given what is known as a Miranda warning. This warning arises out of a US Supreme Court case from the 1960s that concerns a person’s rights under the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution when that person… Read More »
What is the Juvenile Justice System in Texas?
When a juvenile is charged with a criminal offense, their case will proceed through the juvenile justice system rather than the criminal justice system in Texas designed for adult offenders. The juvenile justice system is governed by a section of the Texas Family Code known as the Juvenile Justice Code. Judicial proceedings, appeals, and… Read More »
Your Rights in a Stop and Frisk
If the police attempt to stop you and to search your pockets or your bags, or to search your vehicle or your home, you have rights against unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution. Generally speaking, the US Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourth Amendment to require that law… Read More »
What Are My Rights During a Traffic Stop?
Traffic stops in Texas often begin because of a law enforcement officer’s belief that a traffic violation has been committed, or that a motorist is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, traffic stops can quickly become more problematic for drivers, especially if a search of the vehicle results in a law… Read More »
Were My Fourth Amendment Rights Violated?
If you have been arrested for any type of criminal offense in Texas that occurred after a search of your property, it is critical to understand your Fourth Amendment rights and whether your Fourth Amendment rights could have been violated. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects people, including Texas residents and visitors… Read More »