Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Child pornography laws are designed to protect children from exploitation and abuse, reflecting society’s strong desire to shield the most vulnerable. Texas prosecutors are particularly stringe...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/images-dont-need-to-contain-nudity-to-count-as-child-pornography-under-texas-law/

In Texas, DUI enforcement is taken very seriously due to the high number of accidents and fatalities related to intoxicated driving. However, despite rigorous enforcement, only a fraction of actu...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/how-to-prevent-small-traffic-violations-from-turning-into-charges-of-driving-while-intoxicated/

Cell phones are everywhere today, and they’re playing an increasingly significant role in criminal investigations. It’s no longer just about phone calls and text messages; the data stored on ...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/texas-high-court-weighs-in-on-specificity-requirement-for-cell-phone-warrants/

In the American legal system, one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to anyone accused of a crime is the right to confront the witnesses against them. This right is enshrined in the Confrontati...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/texas-court-holds-witness-is-permitted-to-testify-remotely-in-child-sexual-assault-case/

In Texas, many criminal prosecutions are resolved through deferred adjudication agreements. These agreements can be highly beneficial for defendants as they place a formal judgment on hold, allow...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/how-deferred-adjudication-agreements-for-felony-offenses-can-affect-sentencing-enhancements/

One of the most common general philosophical discussions concerning law and crime in Texas involves what is known as the “necessity defense.” The necessity defense allows for certain criminal...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/what-if-criminal-action-is-necessary-to-protect-against-a-greater-harm/

With the passing of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the legal landscape in Texas has undergone significant transformations. Notably, there has been a marked increase in remote court hearings and a...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/applying-the-due-process-clause-of-the-constitution-to-electronic-court-hearings/

Criminal defendants in Texas with prior criminal convictions can be disadvantaged at nearly all stages of the Texas prosecution. Law enforcement officers who notice that an individual has a lengt...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/texas-high-court-affirms-enhanced-punishment-for-theft-crime-based-on-20-year-old-federal-conviction/

Texas prosecutors often rely on the testimony of alleged victims or eyewitnesses to obtain convictions for violent crimes. It is important to remember that witnesses are only human, and sometimes...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/when-can-surprise-testimony-by-a-states-witness-result-in-a-mistrial/

A recent criminal case before a district court in Texas highlights the importance of specific and credible testimony during trial. At issue in this appeal was the defendant’s conviction for agg...

https://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/texas-court-disagrees-with-insufficient-evidence-argument-in-aggravated-assault-by-threat-case/