Getting The Victims Previous Violent Acts Into Evidence

Under Texas self-defense law the “victim’s” previous violent acts can become admissible at trial under two theories. This type of evidence is extremely […]

Texas Self-Defense Law

Texas self-defense law can be a powerful weapon when defending a client charged with murder or assault. Every society has laws for self-defense. Juries understand […]

Using Self-Defense Facts To Stop Prosecution At The Grand Jury

When a criminal lawyer is able to develop a good self-defense case in a felony assault or murder case he or she should […]

5 Goals In Developing A Self Defense Case

The issue of self-defense often arises when a person is arrested for murder or assault charges. The best criminal attorney’s use self-defense facts […]

Texas Domestic Violence Arrest On The Rise

The Dallas Morning News has a story on the annual Crimes Against Women’s Conference which begins today. Family violence advocates, prosecutors and police […]

4 Fact Scenarios Which Can Limit a Self Defense Claim

A self-defense claim can be a very effective weapon for a criminal lawyer to use against any type of assault or murder charge. […]

Inside View To Jury Selection

Austin attorney Gavin Villareal recently wrote an article in the Texas Lawyer about his experience of going though jury selection in a Travis County […]

Studies On The Effects Of Police Deception In Interrogations

Many people are surprised to learn that our appellate courts have ruled that it is fine for police officers to use deception when they […]

Murder Investigations Always Open

It was recently reported on WFAA that the Dallas Police have reopened their investigation into the 2010 shooting death of Tobias Mackey by […]

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Lead To DWI Arrest

Dallas residents were out in force at various St. Patrick day celebrations this weekend. The Dallas police were also out in force for […]