How Much Does a DWI Cost in 2024?
How Much Does a DWI Cost in Texas in 2024? | ATX Legal The cost of a DWI in Texas in 2024 is a multi-faceted issue, with the financial burden beginning from the moment of arrest. The initial cost includes...
DWIs: Consent and the Constitution
DWIs: Consent and the Constitution There is a lot of confusion over when a police officer has the right stop you, and what that officer can do once you have been stopped. Adding to the confusion, in Austin we often...
I Got Charged with POCS. What’s Next?
I Got Charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. What’s Next? If you get caught with even trace amounts of a controlled substance, you can be arrested and charged with a felony (Possession of Controlled Substance, or POCS). Controlled substances include...
What Should I Expect if I’m Arrested in Travis County?
What Should I Expect if I’m Arrested in Travis County? No one ever expects to be arrested. If you or a loved one has been arrested in Travis County for the first time, you may be confused as to how...
Juvenile Law – When your child is accused a crime
Juvenile Law – What happens if my child is accused a crime in Austin? You might not have expected that your child would ever be accused of a crime. It can be confusing and frightening if it happens. There are...
Rethinking Cash Bail
Rethinking Cash Bail A Houston judge last year ordered that defendants held on low level misdemeanors be released. This was in response to a lawsuit that argued that such detention represented an unconstitutional restraint on liberty. Although the Harris County...
Arrest and Bond in DV Cases
Can You Get a PR Bond for Domestic Violence? Arrest and Bond in DV Cases | ATX Legal Understanding Domestic Violence Charges Domestic violence charges are among the most serious criminal offenses and can lead to severe consequences, including jail...
2023 Travis County DWI Guide
2023 Travis County DWI Guide The legal landscape is constantly changing. That’s why I’ve updated my Travis County DWI guide for 2023. As I was updating the sections, I was amazed at how much had changed in the last few...