False Confessions by Juveniles: New Study Proposes Changes to Prevent Grave Injustices
Earlier this year, Daniel Villegas of El Paso was released after 18 years in prison. Villegas lost almost two decades of his life after being convicted of two murders he...
You Are Entitled to a Public Defender. Why You Should Hire a Private Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Instead
The constitutions of the United States and the state of Texas provide that if you can’t afford a defense attorney when facing criminal charges, you are entitled to an attorney...
U.S. Supreme Court: If You’ve Been Arrested, Police Cannot Search Your Phone Without a Warrant
Given that 90% of Americans now carry cell phones, it is likely that the overwhelming majority of the 12 million people arrested in the U.S. every year have their phones...
Leaving the Past Behind: Expunction and Non-Disclosure of Criminal Records in Texas
Every day in Texas, citizens with criminal records are denied employment because of their criminal history. According to a recent study, 88% of employers conduct criminal background checks on applicants....
Prescription Drug Abuse and Criminal Prescription Drug Possession in Texas
Prescription Drug Possession Prescription drug possession is a serious criminal offense in Texas when you are in possession of a prescription drug and it isn’t prescribed to you. Most people...
Choosing the Right Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Make All The Difference. Here’s What to Look For.
Experience, Cost and Results When you are caught up in the criminal justice system, you’re faced with many choices that can impact the course of your ordeal: Should I speak...
What Should I Do If a Policeman Asks To Search My Vehicle?
The U.S. Constitution Protects You From Unreasonable Vehicle Searches The Fourth Amendment guards citizens against unreasonable search and seizure. This means that a police officer needs permission to search your...
Consult An Attorney Before Speaking With Police
The U.S. Constitution Gives You The Right To An Attorney During Police Interrogations The Fifth Amendment requires police to give criminal suspects in their custody Miranda warnings, including informing them...
