In a previous post I wrote about the two types of record sealing in Texas. In that post, I explained how there are expunctions and non-disclosures. That post dealt more with non-disclosures. Non-disclosures are available much more often than expunctions. Sealing criminal records in Texas can be a bit tricky if you don’t know the
I wanted to write this post about the 5 Myths About Criminal Justice because I’ve heard these from people over and over again. I think there is a lot of confusion in the public about how the criminal justice system works. Most of these relate to getting charges dismissed or avoiding jail/probation/fines/court costs. I’m going
Recently I’ve been thinking about my clients, their expectations of me, legal services I provide, and the general cost of legal services. I would say that at least once a week, someone calls me and says “I got arrested for ________________. I was wondering how much you charge for representing me in court for ________________.”
I’ve had a few phone calls on the weekends from panic stricken mothers. You can hear the fear in their voices. Some are about to burst into tears. Before they even start to tell me what happened, I can guess that someone got arrested. I always ask for the person’s name and relationship to the
I think it’s important to learn from losses and celebrate success. Especially when that success immediately impacts another person’s life. Recently I finished a DWI case which made both my client and I very happy. This is the short version of his story. My client – we’ll call him John – had been out with friends one night drinking
Here’s a question that I get asked on a regular basis from people I meet, clients, and other lawyers. It usually goes something like this… “So I have a question for you. What made you get into criminal law?” Most of the time it’s followed up with “I could never do it” or “I find
Recently quite a few clients have come into my office asking me about current crimes and past crimes. As far as past crimes go, their big question is usually… How do I go about sealing my criminal record in Texas? This question really deserves to be broken into two separate posts. This post will give
Fighting a DWI in Texas can be difficult enough on its own. As I’ve discussed in other blog posts, DWI’s have two issues. One is the ALR License Revocation Hearing which affects your Driver’s License and possible suspension. The importance of preparing for an ALR Hearing can not be undervalued. If your license is suspended
Georgetown Driving While License Invalid Lawyer Recently I had a client for Driving While License Invalid, or “Driving on a suspended license.” Most people want to know why this happens and what they can do to fix it. First off, driving on a suspended license in Texas is generally a Class C misdemeanor (up to
As a change of pace I thought I might focus on a local current events story… On November 16, 2014 a bar employee at Kung Fu Saloon in downtown Austin, Texas was charged with Aggravated Assault – a second degree felony. The Kung Fu Saloon is well known as a bar and arcade in downtown
Occupational Driver’s licenses or ODL’s are requested following a suspension or revocation. Recently I’ve had two clients who have been charged with DWI. Normally, following an arrest for DWI, an Administrative License Revocation Hearing is held (only if requested – Click that link to learn how to request and ALR Hearing) and a license suspension
Traffic tickets can be an annoying part of life. At some point or another the vast majority of people are likely to receive a traffic ticket for something. As a result, knowing a little bit about fighting Texas traffic tickets can work in your favor. This article applies to Non-CDL drivers. More often than not,
