Texas Penal Code Sec. 49.02. PUBLIC INTOXICATION. (a) A person commits an offense if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another. (a-1) For the purposes of this section, … [Read more...]
CONFESSIONS Article 38.22 Code of Criminal Procedure and 51.095 Family Code-
A statement of a person accused of a crime may be used against him if it appears the statement was freely and voluntarily made without compulsion or persuasion. Often a person accused of a crime will make a statement concerning the facts of the … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Sued!
Nothing makes one’s stomach tie up in knots faster than being served with a creditor lawsuit. It’s hardly ever a good thing when the sheriff or constable is looking for you to serve you with legal documents. So, you’ve been sued. Now what? There are … [Read more...]
Recent Changes in Texas Criminal Law
By Cole Fulks The 82nd Texas Legislature convened in January 2011, and began making changes to various Texas laws. Those changes became effective September 1, 2011. Some of those changes include: House Bill (H.B.) 351 and Senate Bill (S.B.) 462 … [Read more...]
Three Reasons to go to Trial, or Why Going to Trial May be Your Best Option
By Kristie Williamson OK, most of us have seen “Matlock,” “Perry Mason” and, of course, a defense favorite, “My Cousin Vinny.” But in reality, how often do trials go the way you as a client or we as defense attorneys want? The result defendants … [Read more...]
Your Words Will Be Used Against You
I’ve heard a few of the defendants I have represented say “they didn’t read me my Miranda Rights!” Sometimes the police don’t read a suspect Miranda Rights because they have already gained enough information to arrest. When do police have to read … [Read more...]
What NOT to Do When Stopped by the Police: Advice from a Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Police Officer
This article is primarily intended for younger males. Like it or not, and regardless of whether it’s fair, these are the drivers that primarily catch the attention of police officers. Your chance of being stopped is already elevated, so please don’t … [Read more...]