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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...

Why You Shouldn’t Trust a Breathalyzer Test Without Question Breathalyzer tests are widely used in Texas DWI cases, but they are far from foolproof. Many people assume that if a breath test shows a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, a conviction is inevitable. In reality, breathalyzer results can be skewed by various...

In Texas, being publicly intoxicated can land you in legal trouble. According to Texas Penal Code 49.02, it’s illegal to be in a public place while intoxicated if you’re putting yourself or others in danger. Public intoxication applies whether you’ve been drinking alcohol, using drugs, or both. It’s not about having a drink or two—it’s...

Every year, thousands of Texans face severe penalties for probation violations—many for minor infractions like missing a meeting or failing to update their address. These seemingly small missteps can lead to life-changing consequences, including jail time and a permanent criminal record. Understanding what happens after a violation and how to respond can make all the...