Category Archives: Criminal Defense Lawyer
TSA Found Something Illegal In Your Luggage. What Happens Next?
If TSA finds something illegal in your luggage, your trip can quickly become a criminal investigation. Many people think TSA will just take the item and let them go, but that is not always the case. Depending on what is found, law enforcement may be called, you may be questioned right away, and you… Read More »
Bench Warrants & Failure To Appear: What Happens Next In A Texas Criminal Case
What Is A Bench Warrant And How Is It Commonly Used? A bench warrant is typically issued when someone misses a court appearance. It can also be used to ensure a prisoner appears in court as a witness in another case. However, most people associate bench warrants with missed court dates. Do All Courts… Read More »
Can Galveston Police Search Your Cell Phone Without A Warrant?
Cell phones often hold years of personal information, like texts, photos, emails, location data, financial details, social media activity, internet searches, and conversations with family. If Galveston police arrest or investigate you, they might think your phone has evidence related to the case. However, this does not automatically allow them to search your phone…. Read More »
How To Defend Against A Resisting Arrest Charge In Galveston
A charge of resisting arrest can come about as a result of a confrontation that lasts just a few seconds, even though the effects can continue to follow you for a long time. Such cases usually start when an officer states that the person moved away, became stiff in one arm, put up a… Read More »
The Reasons Why You Should Ask For A Lawyer Even When You’re Innocent
Just because you are innocent doesn’t mean that talking freely to the police is always the best thing to do. It is common for people in Galveston County to think that since they haven’t done anything wrong, explaining themselves will soon put any misunderstanding right. Unfortunately, criminal investigations don’t always operate in this manner…. Read More »
Can Police Search Your Cell Phone Without A Search Warrant In Texas?
Your cell phone may contain years of private information, including text messages, photographs, emails, banking records, location history, social media activity, videos, contacts, and internet searches. For that reason, police in Galveston County generally cannot treat a cell phone like an ordinary object found in your pocket after an arrest. Texas law provides specific… Read More »
The Surprising Science Of False Confessions In Criminal Cases
Many people think they would never admit to a serious crime they didn’t commit. This seems reasonable, but things can change after hours of questioning, isolation, accusations, exhaustion, and pressure. Over the years, wrongful conviction cases have shown that innocent people sometimes confess to crimes like robbery, sexual assault, or even murder. DNA exonerations… Read More »
How Federal Sentencing Guidelines Affect Criminal Cases
Sentencing can dramatically change the course of a federal criminal case. The sentence is not just based on the maximum punishment listed in federal law. Instead, federal judges follow a detailed framework that looks at the offense, the defendant’s actions, criminal history, role in the crime, acceptance of responsibility, and other factors. In Galveston… Read More »
Texas Castle Doctrine: When Can You Use Self-Defense In Your Home, Car, Or Business?
Texas law gives you important rights to protect yourself if you believe you are facing an immediate threat, but these rights have limits. This is especially true if a confrontation happens in your home, car, workplace, or business. People often call these situations “Castle Doctrine” cases, but Texas does not have a single law… Read More »
What To Say When Police Ask To Search Your Car
A traffic stop can change quickly when an officer asks, “Do you mind if I search your car?” That question may sound casual, but your answer can have serious consequences. If you voluntarily consent, you may give the officer legal authority to conduct a search that otherwise might not be permitted. If illegal drugs,… Read More »
