Favorite Part of My Job? My Clients
After telling someone I’m an attorney, I get a lot of surprised reactions when I tell them I do criminal defense. With all of the hype from movies and TV […]
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It’s Still DWI No Refusal Time: Don’t Blow It!
Happy Labor Day! It’s still DWI No Refusal Time, so as a DWI attorney, I thought I would point out a few helpful reminders if you are planning to celebrate […]
Poll: Do you think it’s fair to be arrested for DWI after having one drink?
Recently a local news station did an investigation of the number of annual arrests for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Austin, Texas. They discovered roughly 6,000 arrests per year for […]
DWI “No Refusal”: What Do You Do If You Are Stopped by the Police?
As a DWI attorney, I am often asked by people, “What do you do if you are pulled over by police and have been drinking alcohol? What about “no refusal” […]
How to “Get Rid” of a Criminal Record
You were arrested and a lawyer got you a good result on your case, but every time you apply for a job, apartment or anything that requires a background check, […]
NOT GUILTY: The two favorite words for a defense attorney to hear and the ONLY words a client wants to hear.
In reflecting back on my trial last week, there is something that has really stuck with me. In the last three trials I’ve had where I believed it was critical […]
Driver’s License Problems?
There are many ways that DPS has to suspend your driver’s license. It has become very complicated and I often have to assist clients in determining what is wrong with […]
Police “Instrument of Revenge” for Road Rage?
Have you ever thought about calling the police to report someone who cut you off or otherwise engaged in bad driving? Well, the Supreme Court of the United States has […]
How Cops Punish You by Keeping You in Jail Longer than Necessary
When you get arrested you have the right to see a judge within 24 to 48 hours (depending on the offense). However, arresting officers can “trick the system” and change […]
Heads up! APD announced a DWI/DUI “No Refusal” Weekend for this Labor Day weekend.
Heads up! APD announced a DWI/DUI “No Refusal” Weekend for this Labor Day weekend according to news sources. It begins Friday, August 30th at 9:00 p.m. and ends Tuesday, September […]
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