Social Media Can Be Key in Defending a Criminal Case.

Everyday people use social media more and more. Everyone communicates by texting or other messaging systems. More and more people post their views […]

Should the Defense Make an Opening Statement In a Criminal Trial?

Opening statements are very important in Texas Criminal trials. Under Texas law the defense has a right to make an opening statement but […]

Getting Hired as A Criminal Attorney: The 3 A’s

I was talking an old veteran criminal attorney the other day about what were the most important factors a person considers when they are trying […]

Dallas Car Theft Ring Investigation Brings Numerous Charges

The recent news story of a car theft ring uncovered after a car chase and shooting of a suspect looks to be the […]

Solicitation of Prostitution Charges Against Former SMU Law Dean

The Dallas Morning news recently published a story of the former SMU Law School Dean arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution. According to the […]

8 Factors To Determine If Consent To a Police Search is Valid

  What a person is being detained or in  police custody and the authorities obtain consent to search the following 8 factors will be […]

Was The Consent to Search Valid: 5 Points To Review

When a police officer arrest or detains a citizen they often request consent of the citizen to search their vehicle. This is warrantless […]

Dallas Theft Case Delayed Years

Dallas residents may have read the story of a Dallas theft case that has been delayed for over six years. The case involved […]

Texas Criminal Trespass Law Has Serious Consequences

The Texas Criminal Trespass law is often used by apartment complex managers or retail store managers  in an attempt to keep individuals they have […]

Dallas DA Dismisses Corruption Charges in Hutchins Mayor Case

Recent news reports revealed that the Dallas District Attorney’s Office dismissed criminal charges against 9 the Mayor of Hutchins and 8 other defendants who […]