The day has not gone as planned and you or someone you know has found themselves arrested. Cramped in the back seat of a police vehicle, hands behind their (or your) back held together by the relentless grip of steel handcuffs. Now you need to know what to do to get them (or yourself) out of this. What follows is…
Cell phones perform their wide and growing variety of functions by continuously connecting to a set of radio antennas called “cell sites.” Each time a phone connects to a cell site, it generates a time stamped record known as cell site location information (CSLI). Wireless carries collect and store this information for their own business purpose. A person’s phone number and phone…
You are a parent. You take zero chances. Your staff includes private tutors and coaches. It includes insurance agents and doctors. It should also include a criminal defense attorney. “We don’t need a family criminal lawyer; we aren’t criminals.” Statistics from the National Survey of Youth show there is a 1 in 3 chance your child is arrested before age…
Criminal Attorney – Recording the Police, Dos and Don’ts. Criminal Attorney – Do: Record. In Texas you are legally allowed to record police encounters as long as you do not interfere with their work (a.k.a. interfering with public duties). Police may harass you, detain you, or try to intimidate you, but they can not arrest you for merely recording them.…
Criminal Defense Lawyer – Street Lawyer 10 Street Commandments 1) I will ask “Am I free to leave?” 2) If I am free to leave, I will leave. 3) If I am not free to leave, I will ask “Am I being detained?” 4) If I am detained, I will ask “Am I under arrest?” 5) If I am detained…
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…
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…