Being charged with a crime can be a complex and emotional experience. A conviction of criminal charges can severely impact your livelihood and future. In some cases, Texas courts offer the option of enrolling in a pretrial diversion program, which can be a valuable...
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Why do the police ask drivers to walk in a straight line?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Apr 4, 2024 | DWI Defense
You may have seen fictional police officers in movies or TV shows ask drivers to walk in a straight line. You may even have had real officers ask you to do the same. Understanding more about why they do so can help you if you face driving while intoxicated (DWI)...
3 crimes that could lead to an order of restitution in Texas
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Apr 3, 2024 | Criminal Defense
A judge presiding over a criminal case in Texas has the authority to implement a variety of different penalties. Depending on the offense in question, state statutes may allow judges to incarcerate people. They could also order them to undergo extensive state...
What is money laundering?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Mar 29, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Money laundering is a serious financial crime that involves disguising the origins of money obtained from illegal activities. The goal is to make it appear as though it came from legitimate sources. This is done by funneling it through a series of steps in an attempt...
Can you trick a breath test?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Mar 12, 2024 | Criminal Defense
For the police to lawfully arrest a driver for drunk driving during a traffic stop, they may need to have probable cause that a driver is inebriated. The police may have evidence that a driver is drunk if they blatantly state that they were drinking, if they were...
Can you be deported after a DUI conviction in Texas?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Feb 28, 2024 | DWI Defense
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions can have serious consequences, including deportation for non-citizens in certain situations. Here's what you need to know about the potential for deportation after a DUI conviction in Texas. Immigration consequences of DUI...
Can you carry a hunting rifle in your car in Texas?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Feb 14, 2024 | Criminal Defense
If you’re going to be hunting in Texas this year, you may not be doing it on your own personal property. You have to transport your firearms, either to take them to your own hunting property or to another location, such as a friend’s property or state hunting land....
Texans can get life in prison for multiple DWIs
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Feb 1, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Too many people don’t take a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge seriously – particularly if it’s their first one. They may not even bother to get legal representation to determine whether they have grounds for challenging the stop, arrest or charge. They may just...
3 kinds of medical records that could help a DWI defendant
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jan 31, 2024 | DWI Defense
There are many different defense strategies that people can use when responding to criminal charges in Texas. Someone accused of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense might raise questions in court about whether the police violated the law or their rights by...
Are you required to talk to police during a traffic stop?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jan 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense
When you get pulled over by the police, it is likely that the officer is going to come up to your car and talk to you through the driver’s side window. They may have some questions for you, and you may even get the sense that you have to answer. After all, the police...
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