Yearly Archives: 2026
What Police Tactics Can Get You to Incriminate Yourself in Texas?
Some of the most effective police tactics do not feel aggressive at all. A detective may offer coffee, speak calmly, joke with you, or tell you they simply want to hear your side. While the conversation may feel informal, investigators can still be gathering statements,…
Should You Turn Yourself In for a Bond Violation in Texas?
If you have a warrant for a bond violation in Texas, you should usually speak with a criminal defense lawyer before walking into jail on your own. Voluntary surrender may be appropriate, but planning the surrender first can help you understand the allegation, prepare for…
Can a Breath Test Be Challenged in Montgomery County Court, Texas?
A breath test result can look definitive when an officer hands you a printout with a number on it. In a Montgomery County DWI case, however, that number is only one piece of evidence, and the circumstances behind it can be examined. The machine had…
Grand Jury Returns No Bill After Defense Presents Innocence Case
A criminal accusation can change a person’s life long before a case ever reaches a courtroom. Sometimes, the most important defense work happens before an indictment is handed down. Our firm recently represented an individual facing a serious felony allegation in Harris County. At the…
What Should You Do If You’re Being Investigated in Texas?
If you believe you are being investigated in Texas, the safest approach is to take the situation seriously before an arrest or formal charge occurs. Avoid trying to explain your way out of the investigation, preserve potential evidence, stay off social media, and speak with…
Can You Be Charged After Acting in Self-Defense in Texas?
You can be arrested and charged after acting in self-defense in Texas, even when you genuinely believed you were protecting yourself from an immediate attack. Police officers arriving after a violent encounter often have to make quick decisions based on visible injuries, physical evidence, and…
What Does a Strong Defense for Aggravated Robbery Look Like in Texas?
A strong defense for aggravated robbery often starts much earlier than people expect. In Texas, prosecutors still have to prove more than presence, association, or bad timing. They have to prove the legal elements of aggravated robbery and, when they are using a party-liability theory,…
How Does the Grand Jury Process Work in Texas Felony Cases?
The grand jury process is the stage where a Texas felony case may or may not become a formal indictment. A grand jury does not decide guilt. Its job is to decide whether there is enough evidence, usually probable cause, for a felony charge to…
What to Expect After a DWI Arrest in Montgomery County, Texas
If you’ve been arrested for a DWI in Montgomery County, chances are things happened fast. One minute you were on I-45, and the next you were in the back of a patrol car headed to jail. Now, the clock is ticking on critical deadlines and…
What Is an ALR Hearing and Why Can It Matter So Much After a Texas DWI?
An ALR Hearing is often the first real fight in a Texas DWI case because it can help protect your driver’s license and, in the right case, uncover sworn testimony that may later help your criminal defense. Texas treats the Administrative License Revocation process separately…
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