Like most of America, I was outraged when I heard about the Ahmaud Arbery murder. The horrific facts of the shooting – Arbery was simply running down the street, bothering no one when he was chased and gunned down – are matched by the equally horrifying response of Waycross District Attorney, George Barnhill. I do …
Travis County Criminal Courts slated to reopen June 1, but face tough decisions over jury trials Chief Judge Brenda Kennedy has signed an order that will allow courts to “reopen” on June 1. I put that in quotes, because the court has of course remained open for essential settings such as determining bond for newly …
With all the news lately surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, you can be forgiven for not paying attention to a recent order by Governor Abbott to release more folks who are arrested, and inmates whose cases are pending. Criminal defense lawyers did notice, though, and maybe not for the reasons you might expect. Usually, an …
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our lives, and court is not immune. Jury trials in all local jurisdictions have been cancelled. After all, you can’t sit a jury without gathering people together and increasing risk of infection. In Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties, all non-essential hearings are being cancelled. Courts are …
DWIs in Texas Just Got a Whole Lot More Expensive … Maybe In September 2019, The Texas Legislature finally axed the Surcharges Program that caused so many problems for the less wealthy Texans that were caught in that trap. But this came with a big caveat for those now charged with DWI. DWI final convictions …
“Dick Pics” now illegal in Texas This photo of an eggplant would not result in a $500 fine. Because I was already married when apps like Tinder began taking over the dating scene – And also because I’m a guy – I’ve never had to deal with an unsolicited dick pic. Of course they happen …
Governor Abbott has caused a bit of a conundrum for Texas prosecutors. In June, new rules were signed into law regarding hemp. This is an attempt by Texas to fall in line with other states looking to capitalize on the added revenue that hemp crops can provide. But Greg has a problem now when it …
There are some important changes to Texas DWI law that will come into effect September 1 of this year. They will relate directly to the fines levied against those convicted of DWIs. Whether this is good or bad news for people charged with DWIs will depend on exactly how courts interpret the new laws, as …
New DWI Laws Coming September 1. Surcharges Program Eliminated! Read More »
Unacceptable delay in receiving evidence is starting to be noticed – finally Time keeps on slippin’ slippin’ … Yesterday the Austin American Statesman posted an article on the huge delay in relaying dashcam video to defendants in DWI cases. To give this some context, we defense attorneys used to receive the videos 2-3 weeks after …
You probably already know that a DWI is expensive. The financial impact of a DWI can vary based on a number of factors. For example, you may not be required to install an IID. Alternatively, you may get a reduction to Obstructing a Roadway that would eliminate surcharges. For a Class A or felony DWI, …
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