3 Critical Questions With Any Police Encounter. Knowing your rights upfront can be the difference in defeating your criminal accusations on the back. Unlawfully obtained evidence is bad evidence. Bad evidence is not admissible against you in the court of law. If police violated your constitutional rights your lawyer will move to suppress the unlawfully obtained evidence. The likely result of suppressed evidence is…
Criminal Defense Attorneys – Understanding Your Rights. Whether you are casually approached by the police or are the subject of a criminal defense investigation, you need to understand your rights. We all have rights, but we can waive those rights. Our rights stem from and are guaranteed by Federal and State Constitutions. These rights are then molded by laws and…
If you have been arrested for DWI and submitted to a breath test, there are many factors that may have caused an elevated result. DWI and the Breath Test (Intox5000 and Intox9000)Watch this video on YouTube Tags: Criminal Attorney Criminal Defense Attorney Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Lawyer Defense Attorney Defense Lawyer DWI Attorney DWI Criminal Attorney DWI Criminal Defense Attorney…
Drivers across the country have been using the featured signs when approaching random roadblocks. The sign does not apply to Texas, but it is a solid refresher of knowing and understanding your rights. Specifically, your right to: Remain Silent; Refuse Search Requests; Request An Attorney. In Holt v. State, 887 S.W.2d 16 (Tex. Crim. App. 1994), the Texas Court of…
In an episode from the hit series TV show Modern Family, Phil, Luke, and Manny go to great lengths in an attempt to destroy the neighbors irritating drone. Phil isn’t alone. With the increasing number of hobbyist drones, the suburban airspaces have turned into minor battlefields. The question becomes, is it legal to destroy your neighbor’s drone? In most instances…
A recent article is circulating regarding 10 things one should know during a traffic stop. While some of the information is true, a few pieces are both confusing and untrue. 1) You have the right to remain silent, but upon request should produce your correct name, address, driver’s license & insurance. 2) If an officer has reasonable suspicion or probable…
In the event you are arrested… Always cuff from behindWatch this video on YouTube Tags: Criminal Attorneys Criminal Defense Attorney Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Lawyers Defense Attorney Defense Lawyer Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys Houston Criminal Defense Lawyers
The 84th Texas Legislative Session just ended. Below are both passed and denied bills related to criminal justice. Belief will be passed: ending the “pick-a-pal” grand jury system; Why it matters: In light of fierce national debate over the diversity of jurors, this law allows for random selection of grand jurors as opposed to the judge asking an acquaintance to come…
Posted By: ADAMO / ADAMO A criminal conviction can follow you around like luggage. So before you enter into a plea of guilty you need to understand the potential consequences of doing so. If you are charged with a drug, sex, or violent offense you need to be on high...
Recent headlines have been filled by criminal charges against NFL star running back Adrian Peterson. From the get go Peterson maintained his innocence. In a statement issued September 15 he said, “I never intended to harm my son. I will say the same thing once I have my day in court”. On November 3, 2014 his day in court came and when asked…