SAN ANTONIO CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
The firearm laws in Texas are among the most permissive in the country. In fact, the law presumes that a person who possesses a gun is doing so legally. Even with this idea in mind, there are still restrictions on where and how a person may possess a firearm in public or on some private…
Every arrest that alleges drunk driving in Texas is a serious matter. While every case comes with harsh consequences, it is important to understand how DWI cases differ under Texas law. The simple fact is that even a first DWI conviction comes with life-altering penalties. However, aggravating factors in cases can transform a DWI charge…
Criminal cases that allege assault are among the most common that result from arrests in Texas. Even with their frequency, many people do not understand how the law defines assault and what penalties may result from a conviction. The fact is that Texas law provides many versions of assault, each with their own definitions and…
Many states around the country have taken steps towards changing their decades-old drug laws. Some places have even legalized marijuana and limit the criminal penalties available for the possession of narcotics. Sadly, Texas is not one of these places. Having even a small amount of a drug in one’s possession is still a criminal offense…
Experiencing an arrest for an alleged incident involving drunk driving in Texas is a stressful and confusing event. It is reasonable to wonder why the arrest happened and what a person can do to protect themselves. At the same time, it is also reasonable to ask what happens on your first DWI in Texas. The…
No one likes seeing the flashing red and blue lights of a police car in their rearview mirror. Being pulled over is an inconvenience at best. It can lead to the issuance of a traffic ticket that comes with a hefty fine and make you late for whatever appointment you were trying to get to….
The opioid epidemic which began in the 1990s continues to grip the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the crisis is now in its third wave, which began in 2013 and is characterized by an increase in overdose deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The CDC’s statistics show a more than…
Getting arrested is not a pleasant experience and one that most people would rather avoid. Yet arrests happen, and with surprising frequency. According to the Vera Institute, someone is arrested in the United States every three seconds. While obeying the laws and not becoming wrapped up in illicit activities is a great way to avoid…
In 2021, there were 89,457 reported DWI charges investigated against Texas drivers. Of these, only 1,824 were resolved by was of a dismissal or declination by the prosecutor to file any charges. With over 12,000 cases being resolved by a plea during that year, only 564 defendants entered a plea of not guilty and challenged…
Approximately one-quarter of the American population, about 80 million people, have some sort of a criminal record. If you are one of them, you may have experienced trouble landing a good job, difficulty enrolling in college, or exclusion for a period of time from certain aspects of society like voting and serving on a jury….
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