In order to obtain a conviction for intoxication offenses absent blood or breath samples, a prosecutor need only convince a jury that one has lost the "normal use" of his physical or mental faculties due to alcohol. There is no definition of "normal use" and its ambiguous nature makes intoxication trials extremely specialized and dangerous for the accused.

In today's social climate, juries are becoming more and more biased against intoxication crimes. It is alarming simple for prosecutors to obtain convictions based on the smell of alcohol and uncorroborated statements of often biased law enforcement.

If you are accused of operating a motor vehicle or operating a boat while intoxicated, it is imperative you have an attorney who can anticipate the methods of the prosecution and who can communicate the weaknesses of the government's case to the jury if needed.

If you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, your license will be confiscated and you will have 15 days to request a formal hearing to avoid your license being suspended for periods of up to 2 years. You should contact a lawyer immediately upon posting bond in order to insure you do not waive any of your legal rights.

In addition to license suspension by the Department of Public Safety, first offenses can still require ignition interlock devices installed on your vehicle, mandatory jail time of 30 days, 2 years of probation and over $3000 in fines and court costs.

Driving While Intoxicated is a special type of crime in that there is no intent requirement. As a former prosecutor, it would distress me to see all of the wonderful people I met and the personal and financial havoc a conviction would bring them. From Doctors to Priests, if you drink any alcohol at all and drive, you are at risk. Now I take great pride in using my talents to save my client's careers.

If you are charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Intoxication Assault or similar offense, contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation.

The bitter truth about possession of narcotics (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine) is that possession of any amount is a felony. It is imperative that your lawyer makes no mistakes and utilizes the defenses available to you under the law.

I take great pride in winning possession cases and I have a proven reputation of fighting and winning these types of cases. If you are charged with possession of a controlled substance, call my office and schedule a free initial consultation.

Things You Should Know About Controlled Substance Law

1. If this is your first offense, you should be eligible for probation
2. It is more difficult to prove these cases than you or many lawyers would believe. It is imperative that you provide no more evidence to law enforcement. EXERCISE YOUR
RIGHT TO SILENCE.
3. Generally, you will also be charged with intent to distribute. YOUR LAWYER SHOULD FIGHT THIS ENHANCEMENT.

Although the circumstances surrounding your arrest may seem insurmountable, there is always hope in these types of cases. Let my dedication, skill and knowledge of search and seizure law help you.

As a criminal defense attorney I often see how an argument can quickly escalate into criminal charges. Once a phone call is made to law enforcement authorities, it is easy to become a target of an assault investigation.

You would be amazed at how easily an offense of assault can be proven in trial. All that is required is some type of force (pushing, slapping and the more obvious, punching) and some type of pain (minor discomfort with no visible signs of injury is sufficient).

If this alleged offense occurred with any family member (more correctly anyone you've had a relationship with), you will be charged with family violence which, if convicted, will prevent you from possessing a firearm and can adversely affect custody disputes.

If you are charged with assault, contact me immediately so I can discuss how to defeat these types of criminal charges.

Although general social perception of marijuana use has become more accepting, the laws of Texas remain incredibly stiff. If you are a potential student, a conviction means you will not be able to receive federally funded financial aid. A conviction also means you will lose your driving privilege until you take an approved drug education course and then you may be required to pay a yearly surcharge to maintain your license. Also, certain professions will not license you if you have a drug conviction.

I take great pride in winning possession cases and I have a proven reputation of fighting and winning these types of cases. If you are charged with possession of marijuana , call my office and schedule a free initial consultation.

Common Ways Possession Charges Occur

1. Search incident to arrest for warrants and other violations
2. Odor detected in a vehicle after a traffic stop
3. Police investigation of noise complaint

Although the circumstances surrounding your arrest may seem insurmountable, there is always hope in these types of cases. Let my dedication, skill and knowledge of search and seizure law help you.

Under the law, certain crimes are classified as "crimes of morale turpitude" which greatly affects your rights. These crimes can be used against you in future court proceedings in an attempt to discredit your testimony if you ever take the stand in defense of yourself or your loved ones.

Offenses that fall within this category are, but are not limited to: burglary, forgery, embezzlement, prostitution, shoplifting and theft by check. It is no coincidence that employers place considerable weight to these types of offenses when hiring.

If you are charged with a crime of moral turpitude you must protect your record. Contact me immediately so we can discuss your options.