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Understanding Texas Laws on Resisting Arrest and What’s at Stake When an arrest is happening, the moment can be chaotic, confusing, and emotionally charged—especially if you believe you’ve done nothing wrong. But how you react in those few seconds can carry serious legal consequences in Texas. One of the most misunderstood criminal charges in Texas...

Understanding the Law in Texas When Ignorance Isn’t a Defense Facing a criminal charge in Texas is a serious matter. For many people, the scariest part isn’t what they did — it’s that they didn’t know it was against the law in the first place. Whether it's a college student accused of a Title IX...

A Conviction Can Reshape Every Part of Your Life A criminal conviction in Texas doesn’t just end with a sentence. Even after fines are paid, probation is complete, or time behind bars is served, the consequences can follow you for years—sometimes for life. What many people don’t realize is that the “real” punishment often begins...

What You Need to Know About Police Tactics in Texas Interrogations If you have ever watched a crime drama on TV, you have likely seen police officers using clever questions or even outright lies to get a suspect to confess. While it may seem like entertainment fiction, the reality is that under Texas law and...

Avoid Long-Term Financial Consequences With the Right Defense Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal charge in Texas, and one that can follow a person long after they leave the courtroom. While jail time, fines, and license suspensions are often the most immediate concerns, one consequence many people underestimate is how a DWI conviction...

How Strategic Legal Advocacy Protected a Career Educator's Reputation A recent case involving a former Austin Independent School District (AISD) executive highlights why careful legal defense matters when careers and reputations are on the line. After a detailed review by the Travis County District Attorney's Office, prosecutors declined to pursue felony charges against the former...

What the Case Says About Fairness in White Collar Investigations When prosecutors filed a felony fraud charge against an Austin restaurant owner, the headline was swift and damaging. But like many white collar criminal cases, the facts were more complicated than they first appeared—and in the end, the case was dismissed for lack of evidence....

You need to understand what's at stake if you've been charged When you hear someone say they’ve been charged with a crime, your first question might be: Is it a felony or a misdemeanor? Those two words might sound like legal jargon, but they have very real and different consequences. Whether you’re in Texas or...

Getting pulled over for suspected DWI is stressful enough. But when an officer asks you to step out of the car and perform a field sobriety test, things can get even more confusing and nerve-racking. If you’ve been arrested after failing one of these tests, you might be wondering if the results can hold up...

An Accusation Can Change Your Life—Know Your Legal Rights Being falsely accused of a crime can be overwhelming, affecting your freedom, career, and personal relationships. In Texas, even an allegation can lead to severe legal consequences, and many people wrongly assume that their innocence will protect them. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system and Title IX...