Criminal Defense

College is a time when young adults learn more about the things that interest them the most and develop a network for their professional future. They will discover who they are, find their passion and perhaps start a relationship that will lead to marriage....

The thought of spending even a night behind bars can be terrifying to many people facing a DWI or other charge – especially if they’ve never been in trouble with the law before. Fortunately, there may be other options if you are in a situation where your best...

You’re a citizen of Texas and you possess firearms. This is a legal right that is enshrined by the second amendment of the U.S. constitution.  The main purpose of your firearms is for hunting and other hobbies, such as target practice. You have no intention of using...

Make no mistake, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense. Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated demonstrates a lack of responsibility, reliability, and regard for the law. Depending on the nature of your DWI charge, a conviction can attract serious...

Physical evidence plays a crucial role in most criminal cases. For example, when the police suspect someone has committed a murder, they often spend weeks searching for the murder weapon. The chances of getting a conviction without it are lower. If you think about how...

If the state of Texas or the federal government brings criminal charges against you, that usually means the prosecutor thinks they have enough evidence to convict you. Even those who loudly attest their innocence may feel frightened in the face of evidence connecting...

If the state of Texas charges you with a criminal offense, you will typically need to go to trial if you hope to defend yourself. Some people plead guilty to avoid a trial, while others seek pretrial diversion as a way to avoid a formal criminal conviction. Pretrial...

A criminal offense is disruptive and often quite expensive for the defendant. They face fines and court costs after a conviction. There are also attorney fees to consider when they defend themselves. The longer the trial takes, the more it will cost. During that time,...

As a defendant in a criminal case, you have to prepare yourself for the possibility of a guilty verdict. Part of your defense becomes the story of the context surrounding the events of the crime. This approach is referred to as mitigation, and it involves an...

Fraud, embezzlement, Ponzi schemes and other white collar crimes are usually tied to a financial motive. Defendants are often accused of being arrogant and greedy – but they may really be suffering from a serious mental illness. If you or your loved one has been...