Austin Criminal Defense Blog

People who face drug-related charges may be going through a number of issues in their personal, professional and academic lives. For example, someone who has a career that spans decades may worry about how a drug case could affect their future, while teenagers who are...

If you have been arrested for suspected driving while intoxicated in Texas, your first concern may be the possibility of jail time. While you may be sentenced to time in jail, the longest-lasting repercussions of your arrest may be the hit your pocketbook takes. At...

States including Texas have created legislation to decriminalize marijuana. There are a few misconceptions about the decriminalization process and what it includes. For first time offenders, the new legislation can mean less jail time and criminal repercussions....

Having to answer "yes" to questions about a past criminal record can make it difficult to find a job. Even if you were not convicted, the discovery of a public arrest record can be embarrassing. More public records are searchable today than ever before, and...

Students getting ready for their first year of college in Texas have a lot to think about. Dealing with or facing accusal of a crime is probably not something that immediately (or easily) springs to mind. The Chronicle of Higher Education examined findings from recent...

If you are a Texas-based bartender or anyone else, such as a house party host/hostess, who serves alcohol to guests, you may find yourself on the hook for a drunken driver’s misdeeds. Knowing about dram shop laws helps you keep your hands, and conscious, clean....

Not every Texan who ends up with a first-time charge of driving while intoxicated receives a conviction. A conviction is not immediate, nor is it set in stone. Because of the serious and potentially damaging impact a DWI charge can have on your future, finances and...

If you face a theft charge in Texas, it may surprise you to discover that the ticket you received from your arresting law enforcement officer does not list theft as your alleged offense. Instead, it may say you committed robbery, burglary or some other kind of theft....

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