SAN ANTONIO CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
Are Texas penalties for package theft too extreme?
There’s no question that our jails and prisons are over-crowded. There are a number of reasons for this reality. The war on drugs continues to be waged in our communities, sending low level offenders behind bars, and excessive bail amounts leave poor and middle-class...
Charges for mail theft have gotten more serious
The charges for mail theft in Texas range from a class A misdemeanor to a first-degree felony, and some people think the penalties are too extreme. Depending on the details of an alleged mail theft, an individual could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and...
When accused of a crime, the suspect has a right to remain silent
The "right to remain silent" represents one of the most valuable rights people under arrest could access. Someone under investigation or arrest in Texas may be encouraged to speak only to an attorney because the person might incriminate him or herself when speaking to...
Texas man indicted on federal drug and weapons charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced on Aug. 26 that a man with alleged ties to the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang has been indicted on charges of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and possessing a firearm while a...
How field sobriety tests work
Police officers in Texas routinely pull over drivers under the suspicion of driving while influenced by drugs or alcohol. Erratic driving, speeding and the inability to stay inside a lane may raise alarms with police officers. Even if someone is guilty of a moving...
Interrogations and mental illness may lead to false confession
Police interrogations are meant to be overwhelming. Putting pressure on suspects is often how officers get people to confess, though sometimes those confessions are false. Now, research is showing that suspects with mental illnesses are much more at risk of being...
3 things to know about mental illness and juvenile crime
If your child has struggled with substance abuse, mental illness or personality disorders, it can be a daily challenge. You may worry that these struggles will put them at odds with the law, and you may wonder what options would be available to you. What might your...
How a DWI conviction can impact your family
Texas has seen a substantial drop in the total number of recent DWI arrests. Over the last 12 years, the DWI arrest rate has declined by 40.6%. That decline may not be as high as other states, but it is a step in the right direction. More people have...
Key terms for any drug charge
Over the years, law enforcement has cracked down on both drug users and distributors. However, in those efforts, sometimes, innocent parties get caught in the crossfire. For those facing criminal drug charges, it can be beneficial to understand the case's important...
4 things not to say during a DWI stop
As summer slowly turns to fall, you may be looking forward to Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. While there are a variety of ways to celebrate these holidays, you may choose to imbibe a little. If you do, you must be careful not to drive under the influence of...
