“Just think, one day we'll look back and say that these were the 'good 'ol days...'.” At least that's how the joke goes. But on April 9, 2020, it's not so funny; I don't think anyone will ever look back upon right now and think of the Pandemic of 2020, as the "good 'ol days." In early [...]
A client called me worried about a letter she got from court after her recent arrest for DWI. The letter looked official and told her she had to get an ignition interlock device. The letter was actually a clever marketing ploy. In tiny print at the bottom of the letter the ad noted that it [...]
You need an occupational license if your license is suspended. It is generally a class B misdemeanor to drive with a suspended license. If you are out on bond, it is also a violation of your bond to drive with a suspended license. If you have an ignition interlock device in your vehicle the device [...]
Seal, Erase or Expunge your DWI arrest (or conviction). Have you been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence? If so, there’s a chance you can have your DWI or DUI sealed thanks to a new law. Sealing your record hides the arrest from the general public. You can’t expunge or erase [...]
The other day I had my secretary prepare a document requiring my son’s full name. I knew it was coming; it was just a matter of time. I initially thought she’d buzz me from her office and ask, but she didn’t. She brought me the document but lingered in the doorway for a moment, finally [...]
The other day I was at work, and I couldn’t decide if I was in court or a people of Wal-Mart video (no disrespect to Wal-Mart intended—I shop there too). It always surprises me to see what people wear to court. Right or wrong, the way you look affects how people (Judges and Juries) perceive [...]
In Texas there are many offenses that address minors using alcohol. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code defines a minor as someone under the age of 21. The usual offenses I see are Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) Minor in Consumption of Alcohol (MIC), and Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) offenses in Texas. Driving [...]
It can be extremely challenging (and sometimes frustrating) to find the right Austin criminal lawyer. There are many different things to consider for each individual situation. While there is no exact formula to find the right lawyer for drunk driving defense, drug crimes defense, crimes of violence and property crimes defense, there are definitely a few rules [...]
It can be overwhelming when you get a call from a loved one that they are in jail. We get a lot of calls in the middle of the night from concerned people who just want to try and help the person in jail and don't know the best way to do so. Call us [...]
So, you received a "ticket" for possession of marijuana, theft, or some other class B misdemeanor. While it's possible you may have received this in another county, my guess is you got it in Travis County. A recent law allows officers to issue tickets for certain non-violent class B misdemeanors instead of arresting a person [...]
