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Sealing a Texas DWI Conviction
Prior to the enactment of the new DWI non-disclosure law, a DWI conviction in Texas guaranteed the lifelong stigma of a permanent criminal record, regardless of whether the citizen had never been in trouble with the law before. Such drastic consequences are proof of the…
Felon in Possession of a Firearm in Texas
I recently represented a client charged with felon in possession of a firearm, a 3rd degree felony with a potential punishment range of 2-10 years in prison. He was stopped on a minor traffic violation and, after police learned that he had several outstanding traffic…
How to Hire the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston, TX
In today’s world of social media, smartphones, internet marketing, and with there being a surplus of lawyers in the marketplace, deciding which lawyer to hire for a criminal charge can be a daunting task, especially for those with no experience in the criminal justice system.…
Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC Website Launch
Welcome to the launch of the web page for Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC! I hope you’ll take a look around the site to get familiar with me and what I do for the criminally accused. After working nearly a decade at a law firm,…
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