In some situations you can get your criminal record cleared. This process, called expunction, involves a petition to the court. This post provides some information on how to start the process. Why should I look into getting my record expunged? The presence of a...
Criminal Defense
What is assault and how is it defended?
All criminal charges should be taken seriously. When a Texas resident is alleged to have committed a crime, they can be thrown into a world of unfamiliar processes, terms, and deadlines. It can benefit an individual and their family to seek the help of a criminal...
Ways of defending against drunk driving charges
Drunk driving charges can send the accused driver’s life into tumult almost immediately. Because accused drivers are facing potential criminal and administrative penalties, and a potentially sweeping impact on their personal and professional lives, they should be...
3 reasons to limit communications with officers during an arrest
Many Texans have heard that individuals have a right to remain silent when they are under arrest. Television shows and movies often make dramatic scenes out of arrests and show suspect being led away as law enforcement officials recite Miranda warnings to them....
When can someone qualify for expunction?
Most criminal convictions will remain on a person's record for a lifetime. However, there are circumstances under Texas law that allow the removal of arrests and convictions from an individual's criminal history. Law enforcement officials refer to this process as an...