After a long absence from writing, I finally found a current event significant enough to sit down and blog about, and it’s not Obamacare. Â Like a lot of other people, for a while I ended up making the best use of my liberal arts degree (Psych/Soc) by waiting tables and bartending. Â I was lucky enough […]
Jurors in one state TRULY get to decide cases (and why that’s news) Read More »
Well it’s been a while, but it took humor to break me out of the blog doldrums I was in. Â Cheers to humor, we don’t get enough of that in this business. Â Don’t get me wrong, criminal lawyers do have a sense of humor. Â But it’s most often kept in the professional circles, much as
What are jurors really thinking in a trial? Read More »
Chesapeake (VA) police officer, Barrett Ring, claims that he can come up behind cars, open his vent and smell burnt marijuana coming from the car in front of him. Testimony from preliminary hearing transcript: Public defender Atty Matt Taylor: “Officer Ring, your testimony was that you’re driving down Battlefield Blvd., and you smelled marijuana in
The Smell of Weed is Probable Cause- and why that’s a problem Read More »
NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IN AUSTIN, TX!! This post is coming to you as a public service message if you should be coming into beautiful Austin for our Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Formula One races, South by Southwest, or perhaps a quaint Texas Longhorns football game. Despite what you may see around you,
Hey Austin- Did you know it’s already illegal to text while driving? Read More »
I confess to being a little bit of a “True Believer” when it comes to criminal defense. My close colleagues and I do our best to humanize our clients, many of whom have done stupid things, and try to make others relate to their human frailty. Everyone is frail, even prosecutors, even police officers, even
This is What Criminal Defense is Supposed to Look Like Read More »
Under normal circumstances, should you get pulled over, the officer will ultimately request you to provide a breath or blood sample to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). You have a right to refuse those requests, and it’s advisable that you do. The penalty for refusing is merely a longer potential license suspension, but the
What Exactly is Austin No Refusal Weekend? Read More »
Being arrested for DWI in Texas can be an unnerving experience – especially if you are a first-time offender. You might not know what to expect, what you should do, and what you should not do. In this post, we will take a look at your rights in a DWI case and the steps you
What Are My Rights in a DWI Case? Read More »
As a business owner, you have a duty to provide a work environment where your employees can feel safe and comfortable. If any of your employees are sexually harassed at the workplace, you can be vicariously held liable as the employer. Allegations of workplace sexual harassment can severely affect your business’s public image and reputation.
How to Protect Your Business From Sexual Harassment Accusations Read More »
It is no secret that having a criminal record can limit your employment opportunities. Data shows that 73% of employers in the country have a proper background screening system in place. In addition, 94% of employers tend to run at least one type of background check on applicants. With this being the case, it is important for
How to Handle Background Checks and Interviews If You’ve Been Convicted of a Crime Read More »
Innocent until proven guilty – also referred to as presumption of innocence – is one of the basic tenets of criminal law. However, the unfortunate reality is that if you are arrested for a crime or even simply face legal accusations, many people may tend to assume that you are guilty. Not only does it affect your
How You Can Lose Your Job Because Of Legal Accusations Read More »
Texas DWI laws can be too complicated for a lay person to understand. As a result, most people do not have a clear understanding of what their rights are if they are pulled over for DWI. And, they don’t know what they should do if they are charged with DWI. In this post, we have
5 Myths About DWI Cases Read More »