Although they’re referred to as different names across the United States, a DUI, DWI, OMVI, OVI or DWAI are all the same. Operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime in all 50 states. In the state of Texas, there are different penalties for individuals that are pulled over […]
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Often I speak with people weeks, if not months, after they were arrested or a police investigation has begun. Their first contact with possible defense counsel occurs only after they have been ordered to appear in court on criminal charges. This is a mistake. Understanding. A defense attorney can help you understand what you are charged […]
“Hello, you have a collect call from an inmate at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center Detention Facility. To accept the charges…” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve received that phone call in the middle of the night, I’d probably have enough to afford a couple dozen rolls of toilet paper on the […]
When I first moved to Austin, Texas, I was introduced to the story of the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders. I had never heard of this event, but all the locals refer to it in a off-handed, almost casual sense when it comes up in conversation. You’ll hear things like “Oh yeah, that whole thing was […]
For some accused of both felonies and misdemeanors in Travis County there exists an option to resolve their case without a conviction and with a dismissal. This is what is known as the Travis County pre-trial diversion program. While it is a good option for some clients for others it is not. Some clients do […]
You Took Probation, Now Go to Jail Why You Need a Good Criminal Defense Lawyer to Protect You From Probation Revocation CONTACT OUR TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS! “When you’re on probation, your probation officer is always trying to catch you and revoke you. So that means you need to do everything you can to keep […]
So, you or someone you know got arrested. Now what? You may have received that dreaded collect phone call from “An inmate in the Travis County Correctional Facility”. We’ve all been there. Hell, that’s a big part of my job. But panic not – the worst is already over. What follows is a handy guide […]
In Texas, blood drawn after a DWI arrest must be done in a “sanitary place.” Often blood is drawn in a room at the jail. Is a jail a sanitary place during this COVID-19 crisis when we know how long the virus can survive on surfaces? CONTACT US! What about a breath test? Breath tests […]
Cop: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Fletcher Reede: “Depends on how long you were following me.” Cop: “Why don’t we just take it from the top?” Fletcher Reede: “Here goes…I sped. I followed too closely. I ran a stop sign. I almost hit a Chevy. I sped some more. I failed to […]
June 10, 2019, proved to be a fateful day in Texas legislative history. On that date, the 86th Legislature passed House Bill 1325, which incorporated by reference the provisions provided in the Federal Farm Bill. What? What does that have to do with possession of marijuana in Texas? The answer: Everything. The purpose of HB 1325 […]