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5 Smart Things to Do After a DWI Arrest in Texas
Knowing what to do after a DWI arrest can make a real difference in your case. In Texas, the days immediately following an arrest are often more important than people realize. Decisions made early can affect your driver’s license, the evidence available in your defense,…
ALR Hearing: The 15 Day Deadline That Can Save Your License
An ALR Hearing can determine whether your driver’s license is suspended long before your DWI case is ever decided in criminal court. For many people, this is the part of the process they never see coming. Most people assume the court date is the most…
How Does a Self-Defense Case Work in Texas?
Not every fight leads to a conviction. Sometimes defending yourself isn’t just understandable — it’s legal. In a recent self-defense case, Houston criminal defense attorney Joseph Ruiz represented a client who was charged with assault after a bar fight. What looked like a simple altercation…
DWI Charges in Houston Don’t Always Mean Conviction: A Case I Defended and Won
Imagine being pulled over on an ordinary Friday night and suddenly realizing your entire future could be at risk because of a DWI arrest. Here in Houston, the Houston Police Department makes more than 5,500 DWI arrests every year. But I remind every client who…
Understanding Texas Stand Your Ground Laws: Your Legal Rights in Self-Defense
At Ruiz Law, we know how quickly a self-defense situation can escalate—and how easily a misunderstanding can place you at risk of criminal charges. Understanding Texas Stand Your Ground laws is essential if you ever need to protect yourself or someone else in a dangerous…
What to Do When Arrested for DUI Along I-45, I-10, and the 610 Loop in Texas?
Getting arrested can be frightening. It helps to know what to do when arrested for DUI along I-45, I-10, and the 610 Loop in Texas. When police pull you over, take a moment to calm yourself. Answer the officer’s questions respectfully without admitting guilt. Keep…
Why the Victim Cannot Drop the Charges in a Criminal Case
Here is a question I hear all the time: “If the victim wants to drop the charges, does the case automatically go away?” The quick answer is no. Once the police are involved and charges are filed, it is no longer up to the victim.…
Understanding When Self-Defense Protects You and When It Doesn’t
Most people think that if you are defending yourself, the charges just disappear. Unfortunately, that is not how it works in Texas. Self-defense is real, and it can protect you, but it is not automatic. You must demonstrate to the court that your actions were…
Texas Manslaughter Laws and Penalties
In Texas, manslaughter is considered a form of criminal homicide, making it a second-class felony. Manslaughter can be defined as the reckless causing of the death of another person, but some people may wonder what that means. Texas manslaughter laws and penalties can be confusing,…
Case Result: Felony Drug Charges Dismissed After Unlawful Stop Despite 5-Year Prison Offer
At the Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC, we recently secured the dismissal of a felony drug case after successfully challenging the legality of the methods used by police to find the contraband. The Stop and Detention Our client was pulled over for a minor…
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