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The Medlin Law Firm

1300 S University Dr #318, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107, United States

The Medlin Law Firm
About The Medlin Law Firm

Established January 1992

Over 96 Years Of Combined Criminal Defense And Immigration Law Experience**
** Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1989**
**Award Winning Immigration Law Firm**
Our law firm in Fort Worth Texas is driven with one simple goal in mind and that is to deliver the best possible result on every case we represent. We know that for every criminal case that we pursue, there is a human being that is dependent on us for defending his or her rights, freedom, and future well-being. This type of understanding is the foundation of any successful attorney-client relationship.

Everyone should be deserving of a lawyer that they feel comfortable working with. You need someone by your side, who knows and understands the sum and substance of the Texas criminal justice system, and who is familiar with the courts, judges, prosecutors, and clerks in the various jurisdictions of the state of Texas.

We are committed 110% to be that firm for you!

Selection of your criminal defense counsel should be a careful and thorough process. You need and deserve a highly experienced and devoted advocate that you can rely on to protect your rights and your future. Our team of defense lawyers at The Medlin Law Firm will always give you honest answers to your questions and will dedicate the time that is needed in order to properly outline your defense strategy and possible scenarios of resolution. When you hire our firm, we get to work right away on uncovering and investigating every single detail of your case and the charges you are facing. We know what it takes to build a strong defense on your behalf. Our philosophy in handling each and every new criminal case is to prepare for the worst, but expect the best from the get-go; therefore, we look to dismiss every case if possible, but won’t hesitate to escalate to trial if it serves your best interests.

We prepare for each criminal case by planning multiple possibilities and courses of action, so that when your case unfolds, we are in an optimal position to choose the best and most beneficial resolution. Working with The Medlin Law firm means you are always informed and involved at every step of the process.

In over 34 years of criminal law practice, Gary Medlin has handled criminal matters of every type and has successfully defended thousands of criminal cases in the state of Texas. His experience practicing on both sides of Texas state and federal criminal law cases offers a significant advantage to his clients.

Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, Gary Medlin served as assistant district attorney for over 8 years, prosecuting criminal charges against those accused of breaking the law. Today, this experience gives him invaluable insight into how prosecutors prepare cases against the firm’s clients. He knows the prosecution’s priorities as well as their pressure points, and as a result, is much more resourceful and effective in the preparation and defense of his client’s cases.

For the past several decades, Gary has been a highly regarded and trusted Texas criminal defense lawyer. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law as designated by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction achieved by only 10% of criminal defense attorneys in the state of Texas.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• Criminal Law
• Immigration Law

CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALTIES:

• Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1989

BAR ADMISSIONS:

• United States Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
• Texas courts by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:

• Tarrant County Bar Association
• Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Immediate Past President)
• DUI Defense Lawyers Association (Founding Member)
• Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association (Founding Member)
• State Bar of Texas
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• National College for DUI Defense

EDUCATION:

• Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Science 1979
• Texas Tech University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 1982
• State Bar of Texas Licensed: 1983

CRIMINAL CASES WE HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN REPRESENTING AT BOTH THE STATE & FEDERAL LEVELS:

• DWI & DUI Offenses
• Assault/Battery Charges
• Domestic Violence
• Murder/Manslaughter
• Drug Crimes
• Weapons Offenses
• Violent Crimes
• Theft/Burglary/Shoplifting
• Arson
• Bribery
• White Collar Crimes
• Conspiracy
• Cyber Crimes
• Embezzlement
• Forgery
• Sexual Offense Crimes
• Trespass
• Vandalism
IMMIGRATION
• Visa
• Green Card
• Citizenship
• Deportation

Services List

• Criminal Defense - All Levels - All Case Types
• Individualized DWI Defense & Hearing to Save Your License (ALR)
• Extensive Experience in Jury Trials, Obtaining Dismissals, Reductions & More
• Motions to Suppress, Occupational License to Cover Periods of Suspension
• Obtaining Jury Acquittals at Every Level of Crime Including Capital Murder, Intoxication Manslaughter & DWI (Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Results)
• Immigration - Visa - Green Card - Citizenship - Deportation

Amenities

• Bonds Free for Clients
• Frequent Speaker On DWI, ALR, and Other Criminal Law Matters
• Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Dist. Ct.-Northern Dist. TX., U.S. Ct. of Appeals-5th Circuit
• Member, College of State Bar of Texas, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Former Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney

The Medlin Law Firm
1300 S University Dr #318
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(682) 204-4066
https://www.MedlinFirm.com/locations/fort-worth/
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The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unlawful Carry Weapon By Gang Member, Fort Worth – Dismissed

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unlawful Carry Weapon By Gang Member, Fort Worth – Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client was in Fort Worth for a motorcycle rally and was wearing the cut of a particular gang that is considered an organized criminal organization. He was pulled over for failing to signal at a stop sign and was later arrested for unlawful carry ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport – Dismissed

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport – Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client and his friend were out one night drinking at a bar. As they were leaving, our client was trying to stop his friend from getting into a fight so he kept pulling him back. This caught the attention of the officers and they approached them t... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Reduced To Misdemeanor

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Reduced To Misdemeanor

01/30/2024 Our client decided to take his employer’s car home during his lunch break and unfortunately on the way back he had a minor accident. He did not have permission from his employer to take the car so he was charged with a State Jail Felony of Unauthor... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Acquitted: Drug Delivery Charge of Over 100 Pounds of Marijuana

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Acquitted: Drug Delivery Charge of Over 100 Pounds of Marijuana

01/30/2024 The client had delivered over 100 pounds of marijuana to an undercover officer and had prior drug arrests and probations and was looking at a possible long prison sentence for delivering drugs – potentially a life sentence. We had demanded, prior t... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Not Guilty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Charge with .20 blood test

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Not Guilty for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Charge with .20 blood test

01/30/2024 Our client was stopped as he pulled into a taco restaurant drive through late in the evening. After admitting that he had a few beers earlier, the police officer had our client do the DWI field sobriety tests. Even though our client did well on those... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Possession of Dangerous Drug, Parker County – Dismissed

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Possession of Dangerous Drug, Parker County – Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client has a heart condition that requires him to take multiple prescription drugs. He does not usually keep the pills in the prescription bottle with the label on it. He was parked on the side of the road messing with his cell phone. Officers pu... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Assault, Fort Worth – Case Dismissed

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Assault, Fort Worth – Case Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client was arrested for assault bodily injury to a family member. She was accused of punching her boyfriend. After only two Fort Worth, TX court appearances, we convinced the DA to dismiss her case without her having to do any classes, community ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Felony Drug Case, Tarrant County – Reduced To Misdemeanor

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Felony Drug Case, Tarrant County – Reduced To Misdemeanor

01/30/2024 Our client was arrested for felony possession of controlled substance (cocaine) under 1 gram and unlawful carry of weapon (UCW) in Tarrant County, TX. After discussing the holes in the DA’s case involving a potential illegal search of our client; t... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unlawful Carry Weapon By Gang Member, Fort Worth – Dismissed

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unlawful Carry Weapon By Gang Member, Fort Worth – Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client was in Fort Worth for a motorcycle rally and was wearing the cut of a particular gang that is considered an organized criminal organization. He was pulled over for failing to signal at a stop sign and was later arrested for unlawful carry ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Driving While Intoxicated with Car Accident, Grapevine TX – Found Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Driving While Intoxicated with Car Accident, Grapevine TX – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client flipped his vehicle on the highway coming from Grapevine, Texas. Officers arrived at the scene and required our client to perform field sobriety tests in front of his flipped over vehicle to make sure the accident was visible to any potent... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 Breath Test/Alcohol Concentration – Found Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 Breath Test/Alcohol Concentration – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Fort Worth police department pulled our client over for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. The officers asked her if she had been drinking and our client admitted to a few beers and a few shots. This initiated the investigation of Driving W... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Speeding and Weaving through Traffic – Found Not Guilty by Jury

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Speeding and Weaving through Traffic – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client was leaving The Gaylord Texan Resort after his date on Valentine’s day and was pulled over by Grapevine Police Department for weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed in a Porsche. Grapevine police officers ran our client’... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .17 Blood Specimen and Car Accident – Found Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .17 Blood Specimen and Car Accident – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client side-swiped another vehicle in front of a police car, then was attempting to pull over to a safe location, and the Fort Worth police officer accused her of failing to stop at an accident. Once pulled over, the police officer asked her if s... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 blood sample – Found Not Guilty by Jury

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 blood sample – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client was seen by Crowley Police Officers leaving a bar and subsequently weaving between his lane of traffic. Our client was pulled over for failing to maintain a single lane. He admitted to having 5 alcoholic beverages. Once ordered out of the ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Driving While Intoxicated with a .11 breath test – Found Not Guilty by Jury

  The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Driving While Intoxicated with a .11 breath test – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client came in contact with Keller Police Officers at a party. The police officers watched her drive away and then later pulled her over for suspension of underage drinking. Officers quickly turned the detention into a DWI investigation. Our clie... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Possession of Dangerous Drug – Dismissed

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Possession of Dangerous Drug – Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client was walking with her friend across the street and were stopped by an Arlington Police Officer. He came in contact with her while she was sitting in her car. The officer ordered her out of the vehicle and arrested her for the jaywalking vio... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport – Dismissed

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport – Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client and his friend were out one night drinking at a bar. As they were leaving, our client was trying to stop his friend from getting into a fight so he kept pulling him back. This caught the attention of the officers and they approached them t... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Reduced To Misdemeanor

 The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Reduced To Misdemeanor

01/30/2024 Our client decided to take his employer’s car home during his lunch break and unfortunately on the way back he had a minor accident. He did not have permission from his employer to take the car so he was charged with a State Jail Felony of Unauthor... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Fraud Use/Possess ID/Info of Elderly, Fort Worth – Found Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Fraud Use/Possess ID/Info of Elderly, Fort Worth – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client was accused of stealing her mother’s identity and opening up several credit cards in her name. She ended up being accused of 5 criminal charges. Our client’s mother is an elderly woman who the state thought was a credible witness and w... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: 2nd Driving While Intoxicated with .32 BAC, Dallas, TX – Motion to Suppress Won & Dismissed by Judge

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: 2nd Driving While Intoxicated with .32 BAC, Dallas, TX – Motion to Suppress Won & Dismissed by Judge

01/30/2024 Our client was only 30 years old and arrested for DWI-2nd in Dallas County. She was detained in a parking lot outside of a bar at 2:30 a.m. After failing the field sobriety tests, the police officer got a warrant for her blood. The results were .32. ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Driving While Intoxicated with a .33 blood test – Found Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Driving While Intoxicated with a .33 blood test – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client, a 25-year-old male, was charged with DWI with BAC over .15 with an open container. The police officer was called out to investigate an intoxicated driver. Client was pulled over for speeding, failure to maintain single lane, and weaving. ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child That He Met Online – Case Dismissed

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child That He Met Online – Case Dismissed

01/30/2024 Our client was charged with the sexual assault of a child that he met online. The client was adamant that the girl didn’t tell him her age and that everything was consensual, therefore, he was innocent. Also, the client wanted the best defense poss... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 Directed Verdict – Not Guilty

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 Directed Verdict – Not Guilty

01/30/2024 Case Wins - The Medlin Law FirmOur client was detained after having hit a barrier and flipped his truck on the highway. The officers said the client had slurred speech, unsteady balance, and smelled like alcohol. He was arrested on scene for DWI. Aft... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .15 Mistrial -> Reduction

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins:  .15 Mistrial -> Reduction

01/30/2024 Our client was charged with DWI w/ BAC >.15 and needed to go to trial to keep the DWI off her record. The police officer testified he followed our client after she pulled out of the bar parking lot and saw her weaving in and out of her lane many t... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .163 DWI w/ BAC>.15= NOT GUILTY

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .163 DWI w/ BAC>.15= NOT GUILTY

01/30/2024 Multiple 911 calls were made because of our client’s driving. According to the testimony, she hit the curb twice, drove into oncoming traffic, and drove through an electrical pole and a mailbox. At trial, 2 of the civilian witnesses were called by ... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 BAC DWI-Misdemeanor Repetition – Not Guilty by Judge

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: .14 BAC DWI-Misdemeanor Repetition – Not Guilty by Judge

01/30/2024 Our client was asleep in his car on the side of the highway when Mansfield Police Officers did a welfare check and ended up detaining him. He later failed all roadside field sobriety tests and the officers determined he was highly intoxicated and arr... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: DWI w/ BAC O/.15 – Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins:  DWI w/ BAC O/.15 – Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Our client was filmed weaving for over four minutes before being pulled over by the Hurst Police Department. The Hurst Police Officers detected alcohol odor and claimed that during the field sobriety tests, our client’s speech was slurred and his b... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Aggravated Assault w/ Serious Bodily Injury – Found Not Guilty at Trial

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins:  Aggravated Assault w/ Serious Bodily Injury – Found Not Guilty at Trial

01/30/2024 Our client was charged with Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury in Tarrant County, Texas. He was involved in an altercation at a bar where the other party suffered a broken leg and alleged permanent disability from the injury. The Sansom Pa... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: DWI w/ BAC O/.17 – Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins:  DWI w/ BAC O/.17 – Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Client was stopped by Keller Police Department for running a red light. Client had 3 open containers in the car. She later failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated. Client then was interviewed and admitt... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: DWI w/ BAC O/.21 – Found Not Guilty by Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: DWI w/ BAC O/.21 – Found Not Guilty by Jury

01/30/2024 Client was accused of being asleep in the car, driving erratically, and blocking the roadway. Fort Worth Police Department sent two cars to detain our client.She was listed as having blood shot eyes, had swayed balance and slurred speech. Road side f... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Family Assault Felony – Found Not Guilty By Jury

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: Family Assault Felony – Found Not Guilty By Jury

01/30/2024 Our client was arrested for felony assault family violence-choking by the Dallas police department. An emergency protective order was issued against client and a video of the incident was given to the police. The case was indicted as a misdemeanor as... Read More »

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: DWI Felony Repetition – Not Guilty At Trial

The Medlin Law Firm Case Wins: DWI Felony Repetition – Not Guilty At Trial

01/30/2024 Client was pulled over for speeding by Saginaw Police Department- going 80mph in a 40mph zone. As the client was pulling over, he struck a curb. When the officer approached the window he had an open container in his lap. He admitted the Modello beer ... Read More »

Can The Prosecution Also Call A Toxicologist To Testify In A DWI Case?

 Can The Prosecution Also Call A Toxicologist To Testify In A DWI Case?

01/30/2024 How Can You Prepare For Cross-Examination By The Prosecution?Yes, the prosecution can call a toxicologist, and in most cases, they must do so to make their breath or blood test admissible in court. During cross-examination, our attorneys can challeng... Read More »

How Can A Toxicologist Work With Your Defense Attorney To Challenge The Prosecution’s Case In A DWI Trial?

How Can A Toxicologist Work With Your Defense Attorney To Challenge The Prosecution’s Case In A DWI Trial?

01/30/2024 The toxicologist can assist the defense by examining the blood test comprehensively, including all substances tested for. They can testify about studies or lack thereof, showing whether particular levels of drugs cause impairment or intoxication. Add... Read More »

Can A Toxicologist Determine Whether Medication Or Other Factors May Have Contributed To A False BAC Reading In A DWI Case?

Can A Toxicologist Determine Whether Medication Or Other Factors May Have Contributed To A False BAC Reading In A DWI Case?

01/30/2024 Can A Toxicologist Determine Whether Medication Or Other Factors May Have Contributed To A False BAC Reading In A DWI Case?The Role Of A Toxicologist In Your DWI Case Is Important To Your DWI Legal CaseCertainly. While breath test results should not ... Read More »

What Is The Role Of A Toxicologist In A DWI Case?

What Is The Role Of A Toxicologist In A DWI Case?

01/30/2024 In a DWI case, a toxicologist plays a critical role. They are called as witnesses to support the admissibility of blood or breath test results in court. Their responsibility is to demonstrate that the tests were conducted using recognized scientific ... Read More »

Role Of Experts In Defending DUI Charges

Role Of Experts In Defending DUI Charges

01/30/2024 What Experts Can My Attorney Call On To Help Defend DUI Charges?When facing DUI charges, it is important to understand the role of experts in your defense. These experts include specialists in blood testing, breath testing, as well as the expertise o... Read More »

Expunctions

Expunctions

01/30/2024 An expunction is a legal process to remove a criminal conviction or a criminal charge or arrest from a person’s record and to delete, erase and destroy the state’s records of the arrest, charge, and/or conviction.Charges have to be dismissed, no ... Read More »

The Role Of A Toxicologist In Challenging DWI Test Results

The Role Of A Toxicologist In Challenging DWI Test Results

01/30/2024 In this article, you can discover:Whether a toxicologist can challenge the accuracy of breath and blood tests in a DWI case.How toxicologists can be questioned during cross-examination in court.The effects of medication on breath and blood test resul... Read More »

Role Of Experts In Defending DUI Charges

 Role Of Experts In Defending DUI Charges

01/30/2024 What Experts Can My Attorney Call On To Help Defend DUI Charges?When facing DUI charges, it is important to understand the role of experts in your defense. These experts include specialists in blood testing, breath testing, as well as the expertise o... Read More »

Pretrial Resolutions, Plea Deals, & Consequences In DWI Cases

Pretrial Resolutions, Plea Deals, & Consequences In DWI Cases

01/30/2024 In this article, you can discover:● The concept of pretrial resolutions in DWI cases.● Factors considered during the negotiation of a plea deal in a DWI case.● Potential consequences of accepting a plea deal or settlement in a DWI case.What Is ... Read More »

Can You Go To Jail For A DWI In Texas?

Can You Go To Jail For A DWI In Texas?

01/30/2024 Well, it’s certainly possible. So DWIs start with Class B, misdemeanor level DWI, for which their possible punishment includes jail time up to 180 days in jail, a second time DWI, or a DWI over zero point 15 alcohol concentration. Those can carry u... Read More »

Is 7 Grams A Felony In Texas?

Is 7 Grams A Felony In Texas?

01/30/2024 Is seven grams a felony in Texas? First, we need to figure out what we’re talking about seven grams of. Seven grams of marijuana is not a felony in Texas. That’s under two ounces, the lowest level of possession of marijuana offense which is a cla... Read More »

How Long Do You Go To Jail For Domestic Violence In Texas?

How Long Do You Go To Jail For Domestic Violence In Texas?

01/30/2024 How long do you go to jail for domestic violence in Texas? That’s a load of questions. Assaults and assaults on a family member are also called domestic violence cases. It can be a wide range of offense levels, from as low as a Class C ticket level... Read More »

Can Assault Charges Be Dropped In Texas?

Can Assault Charges Be Dropped In Texas?

01/30/2024 Can assault charges be dropped in Texas? Here’s the loyalty answer for you. Yes and no. Sometimes, what people mean by dropping a case differs from another term. We often use it for essentially dropping a case, which is a dismissal. So, all assault... Read More »

Does Everyone Get Bail In Texas?

Does Everyone Get Bail In Texas?

01/30/2024 Well, here’s an answer for you. Yes and no. But as a general rule, everyone who has been accused of a crime is entitled to bail. Now, bail is not supposed to be used as a tool of oppression. It’s only supposed to be used to ensure that a person s... Read More »

How Much Is Bail For Assault Case In Texas?

How Much Is Bail For Assault Case In Texas?

01/30/2024 Well, the good lawyer’s answer to this is, it depends. Sometimes people can be released with just a ticket and no bail at all required. So assault by contact or offensive contact is a Class C ticket-level offense in Texas, punishable by fine only.S... Read More »

Can A DWI Be Dismissed In Texas?

Can A DWI Be Dismissed In Texas?

01/30/2024 Yes, it can. It’s not easy, it’s hard, but we can often get DWI dismissed in Texas. Now, some of these factors that will play into whether or not a DWI can be dismissed are the particular facts of the offense. Dealing with how the person was deta... Read More »

Is Texas A No Tolerance State For Drugs?

Is Texas A No Tolerance State For Drugs?

01/30/2024 Is Texas a no-tolerance state for drugs? Well, the short answer is it depends. It depends a great deal on the jurisdiction or the city.For instance, more liberal cities have more liberal attitudes towards drugs. Some cities are much more conservative... Read More »

How Much Coke Is A Felony In Texas?

How Much Coke Is A Felony In Texas?

01/30/2024 How much coke is a felony in Texas? Well, when you say Coke, I’m guessing that you’re not talking about Coca-Cola. But you’re talking about cocaine. So any amount of cocaine is a felony in Texas. So, it starts with the lowest level offense of p... Read More »

What Cannot Be Expunged In Texas?

What Cannot Be Expunged In Texas?

01/30/2024 What cannot be expunged in Texas? Well, if a person is arrested and charged with a crime in Texas and they receive a probation, a straight probation, or a deferred adjudication, or if a person is found guilty and given probation or a jail sentence or... Read More »

How Long Does An Expunction Take In Texas?

 How Long Does An Expunction Take In Texas?

01/30/2024 How long does an expunction take in Texas? Well, first off, we need to talk about being eligible for the expunction because it can take a while to be eligible for an expunction. Now, if a person gets arrested for some type of criminal offense in Texa... Read More »

Is A DUI Or A DWI Worse In Texas?

Is A DUI Or A DWI Worse In Texas?

01/30/2024 Well, this is a pretty frequent question that we get, and a lot of people refer to all DWIs as DUI. In many states, it’s called a DUI, but in Texas, the offense that we’re usually talking about is DWI, driving while intoxicated.Now, there is an o... Read More »

Bail Process in Fort Worth

Bail Process in Fort Worth

01/30/2024 With a few exceptions, all offenses are bondable or should have a bond set. As a general rule, people who have been accused of the crime or are arrested cannot be held without a bond. The few exceptions are very serious charges such as murder. Howeve... Read More »

Bail Process in Fort Worth

Bail Process in Fort Worth

01/30/2024 With a few exceptions, all offenses are bondable or should have a bond set. As a general rule, people who have been accused of the crime or are arrested cannot be held without a bond. The few exceptions are very serious charges such as murder. Howeve... Read More »

Three Police Officer DWI Mistakes

Three Police Officer DWI Mistakes

01/30/2024 When motorists are pulled over for a suspected DWI, they may not always realize their rights or pick up on instances when police officers are making a mistake or following improper procedures. However, police officer DWI mistakes occur more often tha... Read More »

Cedar Hill Man Faces Murder Charge for Shooting Neighbors Who Sprayed Water on his Car

 Cedar Hill Man Faces Murder Charge for Shooting Neighbors Who Sprayed Water on his Car

01/30/2024 In some cases, a trivial dispute or a falling out can lead to sudden violence. Police say a man fatally shot a neighbor and critically injured two others because they sprayed water on his vehicle.The incident happened in Cedar Hill south west of Dall... Read More »

Crimes at Stores – Man is Sentenced to Five Years for Using Fake Gift Cards at Wal-Marts

Crimes at Stores – Man is Sentenced to Five Years for Using Fake Gift Cards at Wal-Marts

01/30/2024 Over the holidays, crimes at stores typically spike in Texas and elsewhere. While shoplifting is one of the most prevalent offenses, stores may also be hit with other types of offenses.Some of these carry heavy sentences as evidenced by the case of a... Read More »

Texas Executed Mexican Despite International Outcry

Texas Executed Mexican Despite International Outcry

01/30/2024 Texas executed a Mexican national in the fall of 2017, despite an international outcry. Death row inmate Ruben Cárdenas was put to death despite a spate of 11th hour appeals and objections from his home country and United Nations human rights expert... Read More »

Investigation Finds Defaulting on Renting Furniture Can Land You in Jail in Texas

 Investigation Finds Defaulting on Renting Furniture Can Land You in Jail in Texas

01/30/2024 Texas has a formidable reputation for locking up defendants. Although the state has moved to reduce its prison population in recent years there are some obscure ways you can be locked up. These include defaulting on the renting of furniture.Recently,... Read More »

Three Texas Cities Modify the Policing of the Mentally Ill

Three Texas Cities Modify the Policing of the Mentally Ill

01/30/2024 Policing of the mentally ill has been a major issue in Texas for decades with resources scant to help people with particular needs.However, a new effort is underway in three Texas cities to proactively police the mentally ill, according to The Crime ... Read More »

Sex Crime Cases Were Mishandled by San Antonio Police Unit

Sex Crime Cases Were Mishandled by San Antonio Police Unit

01/30/2024 We were alarmed to read about how a detective in San Antonio mishandled more than 130 sex crimes cases going back four years.The San Antonio police unit came under scrutiny in 2017 following reports a Special Victims Unit detective improperly investi... Read More »

Explaining the DWI Process in Texas

 Explaining the DWI Process in Texas

01/30/2024 The DWI process in Texas may seem intimidating and confusing, particularly if you have been arrested for the first time. Texas takes an uncompromising stance with drunk drivers and police officers may not explain the process well. Here are some of th... Read More »

Common Myths About White Collar Crimes

Common Myths About White Collar Crimes

01/30/2024 Company directors, government officials and bankers are frequently in the news when they are charged with white collar crimes. However, there are many myths about white collar crimes.These were dealt with in a recent article in The Washington Post. I... Read More »

The Penalties for Texas Burglaries

The Penalties for Texas Burglaries

01/30/2024 What Is Burglary Of Habitation?In layman’s terms, it is the burglary of a home. The definition of burglary of habitation Texas penal code uses is the unlawful entering or staying in a private structure with the intent of committing a felony; this c... Read More »

Common Mistakes People Make About Criminal Trials

Common Mistakes People Make About Criminal Trials

01/30/2024 Many defendants are confused about criminal trials and there are numerous misconceptions. On our website, we point out that many people are influenced by trials they see on the TV.Often people get the beyond reasonable doubt burden of proof confused ... Read More »

Common Questions Asked in Texas Assault Cases

Common Questions Asked in Texas Assault Cases

01/30/2024 Assault is a wide-ranging crime in Texas. However, an assault conviction may lead to a number of consequences in Texas.Here are some common questions asked in assault cases.1 Is Self-Defense a Legitimate Defense in an Assault Case?Self-defense is a d... Read More »

Why Probable Cause is Needed for Cell Phone Searches

Why Probable Cause is Needed for Cell Phone Searches

01/30/2024 The issue of restrictions on police searching your cellphone has been the subject of a series of important court decisions in recent years. However, police cannot search the cellphones of criminal suspects without a warrant and they need to establish... Read More »

Texas Lawmaker Calls for a Ban on Open Carry of Long Guns

Texas Lawmaker Calls for a Ban on Open Carry of Long Guns

01/30/2024 Texas allows the open carry of long guns. It’s a situation that one lawmaker wants to change in the aftermath of a church massacre.State Rep. Poncho Nevarez made the call after November’s mass shooting when Devin Patrick Kelley walked into the Fi... Read More »

Texas Law Makes it Legal for Churches to Have Armed Volunteer Security

Texas Law Makes it Legal for Churches to Have Armed Volunteer Security

01/30/2024 Shortly after the most deadly shooting in Texas history at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs in November, Attorney General Ken Paxton suggested armed volunteer security might help stop similar attacks in the future.In fact, a new state l... Read More »

Will You be Jailed for Shoplifting In Texas?

 Will You be Jailed for Shoplifting In Texas?

01/30/2024 Under Texas law, you can be charged with shoplifting in a wide range of circumstances. Depending on the value of the item stolen, you could be deprived of your liberty.Under the Texas Penal Code Section 31.03, the circumstances for shoplifting are se... Read More »

Alcohol Cases Are Different Than Drug Related DWI Cases

 Alcohol Cases Are Different Than Drug Related DWI Cases

01/30/2024 It is important for people to know that alcohol cases are different than drug-related DWI cases. In alcohol cases, law enforcement can measure a person’s blood alcohol content level with blood and breath tests to make a determination as to whether ... Read More »

Can A Passenger Be Charged If Drugs Are Found In The Vehicle?

Can A Passenger Be Charged If Drugs Are Found In The Vehicle?

01/30/2024 Can a passenger be charged if drugs are found in the vehicle? Yes, it does happen frequently, however, there is usually not enough evidence to convict the passenger. A common example of a passenger getting arrested for drugs in the vehicle would be a... Read More »

Prior Arrest or Conviction Impact on Current Case

 Prior Arrest or Conviction Impact on Current Case

01/30/2024 As a general rule, a prior arrest or conviction impact on current case is not going to hurt at all. A prior conviction or arrest is not going to affect the defense’s chance of winning at trial. This is because when the individual is on trial accuse... Read More »

What Are The Common Types of Police Encounters People Find Themselves In?

What Are The Common Types of Police Encounters People Find Themselves In?

01/30/2024 There are several different types of police encounters. One particularly common one is what the police like to call consensual, and occurs when they approach someone in public and start talking to them. While that is certainly permissible, anyone who... Read More »

Possession 4-200g Cocaine with Intent to Deliver

 Possession 4-200g Cocaine with Intent to Deliver

01/30/2024 Our client had a prior felony conviction and was looking at a minimum of 15 years in prison if convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine.Police officers had a tip that he was in possession of cocaine and knocked on his door. They claimed... Read More »

Tried for Intoxication Manslaughter

 Tried for Intoxication Manslaughter

01/30/2024 Our client was in court accepting probation for possessing a controlled substance. After appearing before the judge and meeting with a probation officer, she drove home. On the way she fell asleep and drifted onto the shoulder of the highway, running... Read More »

Can Police Use Any Statements I Made In The Absence Of My Attorney Against Me?

 Can Police Use Any Statements I Made In The Absence Of My Attorney Against Me?

01/30/2024 Any evidence or statements made by a person prior to their arrest may be used against them if the officer had reasonable suspicion supporting their decision to perform the detention. Once a person has been arrested, any statements made as a result of... Read More »

Medlin Client Falsely Convicted of Murder Exonerated after 21 Years

 Medlin Client Falsely Convicted of Murder Exonerated after 21 Years

01/30/2024 On Wednesday, a State district Judge exonerated 44-year-old John Earl Nolley for the 1996 murder of Sharon McLane. Nolley was released after 19 years in prison in May 2016 but was not declared innocent until a Texas judge signed an order following th... Read More »

I Was Asked To Come Down To A Police Station Regarding An Incident. What Should I Do?

I Was Asked To Come Down To A Police Station Regarding An Incident. What Should I Do?

01/30/2024 If someone has been asked to go to a police station regarding an incident, they should call an attorney. There is no requirement for a person to comply with such a request. Once the individual contacts an attorney, that attorney can contact the polic... Read More »

Jury Acquittal for Capital Murder Charge

 Jury Acquittal for Capital Murder Charge

01/30/2024 It was Christmas time and our client was going to walk to a holiday party. He stopped at his neighborhood convenience store to buy a scratch-off ticket – and was a winner! Just then a gang member walked in and pointed a gun at the store owner and d... Read More »

Not Guilty by Jury After Blowing .14 with Breathalyzer Test

 Not Guilty by Jury After Blowing .14 with Breathalyzer Test

01/30/2024 Our client was stopped for a traffic violation and admitted to having a few drinks earlier. The client did okay on the field sobriety tests, but was arrested and submitted to a breathalyzer test – the result was .14. We were able to show the jury h... Read More »

Seven People Are Arrested in Fort Worth Online Predator Sting

 Seven People Are Arrested in Fort Worth Online Predator Sting

01/30/2024 Sting operations are often used by police to catch alleged sex offenders. Seven people were recently arrested in a Fort Worth online predator sting.Those arrested included a North Crowley High School teacher reported the Star-Telegram. They were accu... Read More »

Student Confesses to Fatal Shooting of Texas Tech Police Officer

 Student Confesses to Fatal Shooting of Texas Tech Police Officer

01/30/2024 The shooting of a police officer or another public official in Texas carries a capital murder charge. In the fall of 2017, a student at Texas Tech was charged with the killing of a university police officer.A report on NPR stated Hollis Daniels confe... Read More »

Man From Houston is Charged with DWI After Pedestrian Death

Man From Houston is Charged with DWI After Pedestrian Death

01/30/2024 Being charged with a DWI in Texas is a serious offense, even if nobody is hurt. If you kill another driver or another road user, you are likely to be facing a long time behind bars.Recently, a 44-year old man was arrested and charged with driving whi... Read More »

Identity Theft in Texas – Man is Arrested in El Paso

 Identity Theft in Texas – Man is Arrested in El Paso

01/30/2024 Identity theft in Texas can be a complicated offense that causes years of problems for victims. In one recent report from El Paso, a defendant is accused of living on a false persona for years and even using it when he was arrested by cops for drunk ... Read More »

At Least Ten Texas Death Row Inmates Had Their Sentences Thrown Out

 At Least Ten Texas Death Row Inmates Had Their Sentences Thrown Out

01/30/2024 A Supreme Court ruling in 2017 that changes how Texas determines intellectual disability in Capital Murder cases is set to impact at least 10 Texas death row inmates.In March 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Texas death row inmate Bobby... Read More »

Texas Inmates Were Left With Inadequate Food and Water Post Hurricane Harvey

 Texas Inmates Were Left With Inadequate Food and Water Post Hurricane Harvey

01/30/2024 Prisons in Texas have a reputation for being uncompromising and even deadly places for those housed in them. When Hurricane Harvey hit the state in 2017, Texas inmates suffered serious deprivations, according to reports.A report in The Nation noted i... Read More »

Austin Police Oversight Project is in Jeopardy

 Austin Police Oversight Project is in Jeopardy

01/30/2024 Austin has a police oversight committee. However, the refusal of the police to act on the recommendations of the citizen panel puts the 16-year experiment in jeopardy.The panel described the action police took over a 25-year-old man as an example of ... Read More »

26-Year-Old Man Shot And Killed Thursday Night At A Home In South Fort Worth, TX

 26-Year-Old Man Shot And Killed Thursday Night At A Home In South Fort Worth, TX

01/30/2024 On Thursday night, 26-year-old Roderick Farris was shot and killed at a home in South Fort Worth.The police came to know about the shooting when an individual stopped a patrol around 8:45 p.m. and sent the cops to a home at New York and Harvey avenue... Read More »

Prosecutors Drop Felony Charges Against Dawnna Dukes

 Prosecutors Drop Felony Charges Against Dawnna Dukes

01/30/2024 Corruption crimes against politicians make big headlines. However, these kinds of offenses can be tenuous. Recently, prosecutors dropped criminal charges against state Rep. Dawanna Dukes,Travis County prosecutors went as far as saying the felony char... Read More »

Texas Republicans Led the Way on “Bump Stock” Ban

 Texas Republicans Led the Way on “Bump Stock” Ban

01/30/2024 The worst mass shooting in U.S. history in Las Vegas in 2017 prompted calls for a bump stock ban, with Texas Republicans leading the charge.A report on KHOU noted Texas Republicans in Congress – Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Bill Flores – expressed a... Read More »

Can Texas Police Get Away With Lying?

 Can Texas Police Get Away With Lying?

01/30/2024 Many people do not believe the police lie. This is not the experience of Texas criminal defense lawyers.The police lie more frequently than many people realize. Officers may lead you to believe they have evidence against you that they do not have to ... Read More »

Ex Beauty Queen is Accused of Smuggling Drugs

 Ex Beauty Queen is Accused of Smuggling Drugs

01/30/2024 Drug smuggling in a serious offense whatever the circumstances. Recently, a former Miss USA contestant was charged with smuggling drugs to an inmate in an Ohio prison.Kia Hampton, 28, of Louisville, Kentucky was arrested in May. A report on Fox News ... Read More »

Stored Communications Act Allows Warrant for Whole Email Account

 Stored Communications Act Allows Warrant for Whole Email Account

01/30/2024 Law enforcement officials are required to obtain a warrant before searching a suspect’s personal belongings under the Fourth Amendment.The warrant must show there was probable to believe the search or seizure will turn up evidence pertinent to a cr... Read More »

Harris County Has a Diversion Program for Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses

 Harris County Has a Diversion Program for Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses

01/30/2024 A diversion program for offenders who commit misdemeanor marijuana offenses went into effect in Harris County in March 2017.The program diverts offenders caught with small amounts of marijuana from jail to a county educational class.The key aspects o... Read More »

What is MS-13 and Why is the Gang Feared?

 What is MS-13 and Why is the Gang Feared?

01/30/2024 MS-13 is a violent street gang with roots in Central America. It was recently singled out for targeting by the Trump administration.Trump has described gang members as “true animals” and said the gang is as bad as Al Qaeda.In October, Attorney Ge... Read More »

Attorney General’s Tough Policy on Drug Crimes Fails to Lead to More Convictions

 Attorney General’s Tough Policy on Drug Crimes Fails to Lead to More Convictions

01/30/2024 Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced a new tough approach to drug crimes and urged federal prosecutors to seek the maximum sentence.It’s a high profile and uncompromising stance. But statistics suggest it failed to lead to more convictions ... Read More »

Rise in Violent Crime in Texas Outpaces the Rest of the Country

 Rise in Violent Crime in Texas Outpaces the Rest of the Country

01/30/2024 Violent crime rose across the United States in 2016 and the spike was even higher in Texas, according to figures from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Texas outpaced the national increase in murders and other violent crimes in 2016 compared ... Read More »

Husband is Charged with Murder Based on Fitbit Evidence

 Husband is Charged with Murder Based on Fitbit Evidence

01/30/2024 Modern technology helps our everyday lives. It can trace our locations and tell us how far we have walked or run. This evidence can also be used in criminal investigations. Recently Fitbit evidence was used in a murder case.A report on CNN noted the ... Read More »

Road Rage in Fort Worth – Suspect is Arrested After Hiding in House

 Road Rage in Fort Worth – Suspect is Arrested After Hiding in House

01/30/2024 Road rage in Fort Worth is a major issue that has been linked to car accidents, shootings and fatal crashes.In September, a suspected road rage linked incident left two police officers injured, reported the Star-Telegram.The accident left one officer... Read More »

New Law in Texas Targets Sex Offenders in Dorm Rooms

 New Law in Texas Targets Sex Offenders in Dorm Rooms

01/30/2024 Campus safety in Texas and elsewhere has come under scrutiny in recent years. However, a loophole was exposed by 2018 R-College Station who was shocked to discover there was no law targeting sex offenders in dorm rooms.That changed with new legislati... Read More »

Texas Task Force Targets Hurricane-Related Fraud

 Texas Task Force Targets Hurricane-Related Fraud

01/30/2024 Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area in September leaving thousands of people homeless. While many people pulled together concerns about corruption led federal prosecutors to set up a task force to target hurricane-related fraud.The federal a... Read More »

North Texas Brings the Criminal Law to Bear Against Homeless People

 North Texas Brings the Criminal Law to Bear Against Homeless People

01/30/2024 It’s not a crime to be homeless in Texas. However, a raft of laws targeted at homeless people means people with no roof over their heads are often criminalized. Some Texas cities rigorously impose laws against the homeless and have made national he... Read More »

Can Portable Breathalyzers Be Used as DWI Evidence in Court in Texas?

 Can Portable Breathalyzers Be Used as DWI Evidence in Court in Texas?

01/30/2024 Our Fort Worth DWI defense lawyers are often asked if evidence from portable breathalyzers can be used in court. Many people believe this evidence is admissible but the answer is no.Police departments in Texas use two different types of devices. We e... Read More »

Man Accused of Killing Fort Worth Woman is a Suspect in a Plano Killing

 Man Accused of Killing Fort Worth Woman is a Suspect in a Plano Killing

01/30/2024 A man who is accused of the murder of a woman in Fort Worth has also been accused of a Plano killing after a woman disappeared before her body was found in a Dallas lake.Plano Police Department released the details of an arrest affidavit issued for R... Read More »

Supreme Court to Rule on Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts

 Supreme Court to Rule on Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts

01/30/2024 The question of whether felony convictions should be allowed if the jury was not unanimous may be tested before the U.S. Supreme Court, which is looking at the issue of non-unanimous jury verdicts.The highest court in the land is considering whether ... Read More »

The Long-Term Effect of a Texas Assault Charge

 The Long-Term Effect of a Texas Assault Charge

01/30/2024 If you have been hit with a Texas assault charge, it can have long-term impacts on your life.If you are charged with assault, you will face immediate consequences like potential jail time and a fine, depending on the seriousness of the charge. An ass... Read More »

White Supremacist Gang Investigation Ends with 89th Arrest

 White Supremacist Gang Investigation Ends with 89th Arrest

01/30/2024 When a judge in north Texas handed down the 89th and final conviction to a member of a white supremacist gang in the summer of 2017, it marked the end of a detailed investigation that lasted years.U.S. District Judge Jane J. Boyle sentenced Jeramy We... Read More »

The Difference Between Burglary and Criminal Trespass in Texas

 The Difference Between Burglary and Criminal Trespass in Texas

01/30/2024 Our experienced Fort Worth criminal defense lawyers are often asked about the difference between burglary and criminal trespass in Texas.These two offenses are delated but they are distinct property crimes in Texas. The penalties are different.You ca... Read More »

Austin Murder Suspect Accepts a Plea Bargain of 23 Years With Jury Deadlocked

 Austin Murder Suspect Accepts a Plea Bargain of 23 Years With Jury Deadlocked

01/30/2024 Juries don’t always reach unanimous verdicts. In a recent case in Texas, a defendant accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 23 years in prison after a jury was deadlocked.Steven Johns, an Austin murder suspect, accepted a plea agreement and admi... Read More »

Why Sobriety Checkpoints May Not Be Legal in Texas

 Why Sobriety Checkpoints May Not Be Legal in Texas

01/30/2024 Drivers dislike sobriety checkpoints but they are not legal in all states. It’s debatable whether drunk driving checkpoints and roadblocks are legal at all. At present, 38 U.S. states permit them while 12 do not.In Texas, a DWI arrest based on evid... Read More »

Texas Teens Are Trained on Police Interactions

 Texas Teens Are Trained on Police Interactions

01/30/2024 Interactions between teens and other citizens and police in recent years have led to standoffs and, in some cases, tragedies. Now high schoolers, new drivers and teens will receive training in police interactions.Senate Bill 30 was pitched to Texas l... Read More »

MADD Supports New Non Disclosure Law for Drunk Divers in Texas

 MADD Supports New Non Disclosure Law for Drunk Divers in Texas

01/30/2024 A new law in Texas allows some DWI offenders to keep their convictions off the public record. Although the new non disclosure law is seen as a sympathetic law to offenders, it has been backed by the influential pressure group Mothers Against Drunk Dr... Read More »

Case of Arrests at DC House Party Reaches the Supreme Court

 Case of Arrests at DC House Party Reaches the Supreme Court

01/30/2024 An incident that started as a late night house party in Washington DC more than a decade ago has reached the U.S Supreme Court.The case of 21 people who were arrested for trespassing reached the highest court in the land in late 2017.In the case of D... Read More »

Fort Worth Man is Jailed Over Obscene Photographs

 Fort Worth Man is Jailed Over Obscene Photographs

01/30/2024 Federal child pornography offenses carry long jail terms even when an offender has no previous convictions. In 2017, a 39-year-old Burleson man learned he was facing up to 40 years in federal prison after being convicted over obscene photographs.Dary... Read More »

Robstown is Listed as the Most Dangerous City in Texas

 Robstown is Listed as the Most Dangerous City in Texas

01/30/2024 When the FBI released its most dangerous cities in the fall of 2017, the rankings came as a surprise to the city of Robstown.The city of more than 11,000 people near Corpus Christie topped the list of violent cities in the Lone Star State, reported K... Read More »

Sex Assault Fears Following Foster Parent Arrest

 Sex Assault Fears Following Foster Parent Arrest

01/30/2024 Child protective services in Texas have been the subject of official criticism for years. Much of it concerned the safety of children in foster care. These fears were reinforced with a foster parent arrest in San Antonio on sex abuse charges.Miguel B... Read More »

Junk Science Fears Fail To Halt Execution of Robert Pruett

 Junk Science Fears Fail To Halt Execution of Robert Pruett

01/30/2024 Robert Pruett was executed in Texas in October. The 38-year-old received the death penalty despite little evidence linking him to the crime and concerns over the use of so-called “junk science.”Pruett was sentenced to death after he was convicted... Read More »

One Dead And 1 Injured At Fort Worth Home Early Friday

 One Dead And 1 Injured At Fort Worth Home Early Friday

01/30/2024 On Friday morning, 2 individuals sustained gunshot wounds from which 1 died; according to the police.The shooting incident happened at a residence in the 3200 block of New York Avenue around 6:23 a.m.Officer Brad Perez said, the male victim died at t... Read More »

Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges over the Dumping of a Puppy

 Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges over the Dumping of a Puppy

01/30/2024 If you mistreat a pet in Texas you can face animal cruelty charges. That extends to neglect and the dumping of animals.Recently in Dallas, a man was arrested after new cameras purchased to tackle illegal dumping picked up a man who was allegedly dump... Read More »

Satan As a Defense in Texas Crimes

 Satan As a Defense in Texas Crimes

01/30/2024 It may seem like an unorthodox defense, but the devil has come up frequently in criminal trials in Texas where defendants have attempted to use Satan to explain away crimes.The phenomenon was highlighted recently in an article in the Houston Chronicl... Read More »

Raise the Age Advocates Step up Campaign Over 17-Year-Olds Jailed as Adults in Texas

Raise the Age Advocates Step up Campaign Over 17-Year-Olds Jailed as Adults in Texas

01/30/2024 For decades, 17-year-old defendants have been treated like adults in the Texas criminal justice system. However, the state is being targeted by raise the age advocates.Recently, New York became the latest state to raise the age of people who are char... Read More »

Why Domestic Abusers Can’t Own Guns

 Why Domestic Abusers Can’t Own Guns

01/30/2024 A mass shooting in Texas last year highlighted the law that spells out why domestic abusers are banned from owning or possessing guns as well as its major loopholes.In November, Devin Patrick Kelley shot and killed 26 people at the First Baptist Chur... Read More »

Texas Wants to Make It Easier to Fire People With Criminal Records

 Texas Wants to Make It Easier to Fire People With Criminal Records

01/30/2024 People with criminal records find it difficult to obtain or retain employment in Texas at the best of times. A serious offense on your record may render you unemployable. Even a misdemeanor like a DWI can seriously impact your future.Recently, The Na... Read More »

Texas DWI Suspect Drives Into Lake to Avoid Police

 Texas DWI Suspect Drives Into Lake to Avoid Police

01/30/2024 On occasions, suspects accused of driving while intoxicated will take extreme measures to evade the law. In a recent case, a driver was arrested after driving into a lake.A report on ABC12 noted police in Arlington said officers gave chase to suspect... Read More »

Crime Falls at Many East Texas Colleges

 Crime Falls at Many East Texas Colleges

01/30/2024 Crime at universities and colleges has made lurid headlines in recent years. However, a series of reports point to recent falls in offenses at East Texas colleges and other academic institutions.Although rapes make most of the headlines, college crim... Read More »

Inmate in Parker County Dies Hours After DWI Arrest

  Inmate in Parker County Dies Hours After DWI Arrest

01/30/2024 Deaths in police custody occur too often in Texas and there is often little information about the cause. Recently, a DWI inmate in Parker County west of Fort Worth died after she was found unresponsive in her cell.A report in the Star-Telegram noted ... Read More »

Medicaid Fraud Schemes Top $200 Million

 Medicaid Fraud Schemes Top $200 Million

01/30/2024 Medicaid fraud remains a major target for federal prosecutors with some frauds topping $200 million in 2017.A report on HealthPayer Intelligence noted law enforcement officials continue to crack down on Medicare fraud schemes that take millions of do... Read More »

MISDEMEANOR VS. FELONY

 MISDEMEANOR VS. FELONY

01/30/2024 DWI CHARGESMost DWI cases are categorized as Class B misdemeanors and require a minimum of three days in jail. However, if an open container is also found in the vehicle, the minimum jail term is six days.Having a BAC of 0.15 percent or greater while... Read More »

How To Raise A Defense Against Deportation

 How To Raise A Defense Against Deportation

01/30/2024 Consult Your Legal Options With A Deportation Lawyer If You Are About To Be Deported From The US.If you can’t stay in the U.S. due to immigration reasons, it’s possible to fight deportation. However, it may be difficult to guess what the judge th... Read More »

Why Does The U.S. Deport Individuals?

 Why Does The U.S. Deport Individuals?

01/30/2024 Although the U.S. Government doesn’t take lightly its actions when it comes to deporting people, there are several reasons it can do so. These include aggravated felony convictions, drug crimes, and failure to maintain lawful immigration status. Ot... Read More »

What Can A Deportation Lawyer Not Do?

 What Can A Deportation Lawyer Not Do?

01/30/2024 If an applicant is overseas, an attorney cannot attend their consular interviews. However, they can still prepare the necessary documents and communicate with the involved consulates. Individuals should note that lawyers cannot guarantee the outcome ... Read More »

What Does A Deportation Lawyer Do?

 What Does A Deportation Lawyer Do?

01/30/2024 Before your removal hearing, a deportation lawyer will review the charges against you and determine their relevance. They will also check to see if your life circumstances warrant defending against deportation.Even though you have read about some of ... Read More »

How A Deportation Lawyer Helps You Defend Against Removal

How A Deportation Lawyer Helps You Defend Against Removal

01/30/2024 Deportation is a serious charge, and your future chances of getting US citizenship are at stake. If you or a relative face deportation from the U.S., you must speak with a deportation lawyer to determine if relief options are available. After being d... Read More »

Ways To Acquire U.S. Citizenship

 Ways To Acquire U.S. Citizenship

01/30/2024 The application procedure can be affected by various factors, including a person’s age, marital status, health issues, military status, and the nature of their familial relationships. Your citizenship lawyers in Fort Worth TXwill be able to assist ... Read More »

Significance Of Citizenship Lawyer For Legal Representation

 Significance Of Citizenship Lawyer For Legal Representation

01/30/2024 A citizenship lawyer naturally knows the optimized path to take when trekking the road to citizenship. US citizenship brings several benefits, including the power to cast a vote, and the authorization to use a passport issued by the United States gov... Read More »

How A Green Card Attorney Helps You Get Permanent Residency

 How A Green Card Attorney Helps You Get Permanent Residency

01/30/2024 Many people think that it is an essential step to secure a Green Card attorney when applying for permanent residency. And rightfully so, a Green Card is vital to any person’s plan to settle and live in the U.S. It allows them to legally take up res... Read More »

A Visa Attorney Helps You Choose The Suitable Permit

 A Visa Attorney Helps You Choose The Suitable Permit

01/30/2024 As a visa applicant, the burden of proof demonstrating you are qualified to receive the category visa you are applying for lies solely on your shoulders. Typically, a visa attorney can guide you through the whole process with ease. If you apply for a... Read More »

Acquiring U.S. Citizenship With An Immigration Lawyer By Your Side

 Acquiring U.S. Citizenship With An Immigration Lawyer By Your Side

01/30/2024 The chance and procedure to become a citizen of the United States are simple. Most permanent residents can apply for citizenship after five years of holding and sustaining resident status.An immigration lawyer in The Medlin Law Firm can guide you in ... Read More »

Deportation & Removal

 Deportation & Removal

01/30/2024 Deportation is forcibly removing a foreign national from a country once they have violated a particular set of regulations. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is accountable for the detaining and ultimate deportation proceedings in the U. S. (ICE).F... Read More »

Applying For A Green Card

 Applying For A Green Card

01/30/2024 Green Card Attorney In Fort Worth TXA Green Card gives an immigrant the right to act and work in a country indefinitely, sponsor families who want to migrate, and obtain citizenship. However, people with Green Cards cannot readily qualify for many pu... Read More »

Types Of Immigration Application & Practices

 Types Of Immigration Application & Practices

01/30/2024 Fundamentally, you should be knowledgeable of your legal rights and alternatives during an immigration process. Your family life, schooling, job status, and criminal history are just a few factors that can impact your qualification for immigration. Y... Read More »

When & Why You Should Consult An Immigration Lawyer

 When & Why You Should Consult An Immigration Lawyer

01/30/2024 It is essential and desirable for your future and your family to hire an experienced immigration lawyer for various reasons. However, any situation that involves immigration that you address on your own may not turn out well.The following are typical... Read More »

U.S Immigration Rules

 U.S Immigration Rules

01/30/2024 The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that immigration controls also govern how custody and removals proceedings are conducted when foreign people enter without permission, stay indefinitely than allowed for a visit or lose their legal sta... Read More »

Immigration Lawyer Explains How To Benefit The Migrant Society

 Immigration Lawyer Explains How To Benefit The Migrant Society

01/30/2024 Immigration law refers to the rights and obligations of immigrants to the country, particularly those who wish to work and establish a new life.Immigration policies are regulated by a body of law designated as the INA, or Immigration and Nationality ... Read More »

Fort Worth Sex Crimes Lawyer

 Fort Worth Sex Crimes Lawyer

01/30/2024 Texas state prosecutors can be notoriously tough on individuals accused of committing a sex crime. Attorneys for the state put a lot of resources into prosecuting sex crime cases, and the law allows them to pursue harsh penalties for sexually-based o... Read More »

Fort Worth Reckless Driving Lawyer

 Fort Worth Reckless Driving Lawyer

01/30/2024 Reckless driving is not like other traffic violations such as failure to stop at a stop sign or speeding. Reckless driving—whether in the form of racing, texting while driving, talking on a cell phone while driving, excessive speeding, or driving i... Read More »

Prostitution Lawyer Fort Worth

 Prostitution Lawyer Fort Worth

01/30/2024 Prostitution Penal Code & DefensesProstitution is a misdemeanor in Fort Worth, a conviction for which could lead to fines and even jail time. If a person receives multiple convictions, the penalties for prostitution can become severe. There are, howe... Read More »

Fort Worth Probation Violations Lawyer

 Fort Worth Probation Violations Lawyer

01/30/2024 Under certain circumstances, individuals found guilty of crimes in Texas may be able to secure a grant of probationary supervision. This represents an opportunity for a person to avoid or minimize periods of incarceration that can wreak havoc for yea... Read More »

Fort Worth Murder Lawyer

 Fort Worth Murder Lawyer

01/30/2024 Murder ChargesOf all the criminal acts you could be accused of, Murder is one of the most frightening and worrisome. As a death penalty State, Texas hands down extreme punishments for murder “beginning at the moment of arrest. You may be denied bai... Read More »

Fort Worth Gun Lawyer

 Fort Worth Gun Lawyer

01/30/2024 Whether a gun crime charge is your first brush with the law or something you have experienced before, it can be difficult to navigate your way through the Fort Worth legal system. A Fort Worth gun lawyer could help you find your way from the start of... Read More »

Fort Worth Fraud Lawyer

 Fort Worth Fraud Lawyer

01/30/2024 Fraud as a criminal classification encompasses a wide array of conduct, any instance of which may produce severe penalties for those convicted. While the types of offenses that fall under the larger umbrella of fraud vary significantly in both impact... Read More »

Fort Worth Failure To Appear Lawyer

 Fort Worth Failure To Appear Lawyer

01/30/2024 Failure To Appear LawsIf you were previously charged with a crime and missed your court appearance either by accident or due to unforeseen circumstances, you may be facing a warrant for your arrest plus an additional misdemeanor or felony charge on t... Read More »

Expunctions Lawyer Fort Worth

 Expunctions Lawyer Fort Worth

01/30/2024 Expunction Process In TexasCriminal records come with some obvious consequences, including heavy fines and potentially time in jail or prison. However, there are often more subtle consequences of a criminal record as well that can follow you for life... Read More »

Fort Worth Drug Lawyer

 Fort Worth Drug Lawyer

01/30/2024 If you are facing accusations of a drug crime in the Fort Worth area, you may not know what your legal options are or who to turn to. A Fort Worth drug lawyer could help you fully understand your situation and your legal rights.Avoid Drug Crime Charg... Read More »

Fort Worth Domestic Violence Lawyer

 Fort Worth Domestic Violence Lawyer

01/30/2024 PLEASE NOTE: We can only service cases inside the state of Texas!Domestic violence is a serious crime under state law. Those convicted of a domestic violence charge face may face both serious penalties including jail or prison time and harm to their ... Read More »

Common Mistakes During A Dallas, TX Arrest

 Common Mistakes During A Dallas, TX Arrest

01/30/2024 If you are about to be arrested or issued a ticket, it is important that you avoid mistakes that could further harm your case or lead to new charges. To learn more about the common mistakes during a Fort Worth arrest, reach out to a seasoned defense ... Read More »

Dallas, TX Assault Lawyer

 Dallas, TX Assault Lawyer

01/30/2024 Dealing with a criminal assault charge is rarely an easy matter. No situation has shades of black and white, much less an opportunity to tell your side of the story, so defending yourself properly can be critical in an assault case. A Fort Worth assa... Read More »

Consult With A Criminal Defense Lawyer In Texas

 Consult With A Criminal Defense Lawyer In Texas

01/30/2024 Be sure to secure the assistance of a skilled defense lawyer when facing criminal charges. They can provide invaluable guidance and develop effective strategies specifically for your case. The Medlin Law Firm is a top-ranked criminal defense firm bas... Read More »

Expunction Of Criminal Records

 Expunction Of Criminal Records

01/30/2024 Comprehensive Criminal Defense: Expertise Across Diverse Practice AreasA criminal record carries long-lasting consequences that can negatively affect job prospects and educational opportunities. However, expunction provides the chance for a clean sla... Read More »

Criminal Defense Practice Areas

 Criminal Defense Practice Areas

01/30/2024 Various crimes have different penalties. These penalties often depend on the severity of the offense and may range from misdemeanors or felonies.AssaultThe Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney Advantage: Unparalleled Services And SupportAssault is a ... Read More »

What A Criminal Defense Attorney In Dallas, TX Can Offer

 What A Criminal Defense Attorney In Dallas, TX  Can Offer

01/30/2024 With their experience in assessing cases, developing strong defense strategies, and advocating for your best interests. A skilled assault attorney, for example, becomes an invaluable ally in safeguarding your rights and pursuing a favorable outcome. ... Read More »

Avoid These Common Mistakes During An Arrest

 Avoid These Common Mistakes During An Arrest

01/30/2024 Facing a criminal accusation can be difficult. The anxiety can cause you to commit missteps that can further incriminate you. It is crucial to be familiar with the common mistakes you may make during an arrest and how to avoid them. Safeguard Yoursel... Read More »

How Texas Classifies Criminal Acts

 How Texas Classifies Criminal Acts

01/30/2024 The legal system in Texas carefully categorizes crimes into two distinct classifications: misdemeanors and felonies. These classifications ensure that the punishment aligns appropriately with the severity of the offense committed.Classes Of Misdemean... Read More »

Criminal Defense Attorney In Dallas, TX Delivering Results

 Criminal Defense Attorney In Dallas, TX Delivering Results

01/30/2024 What happens when you face criminal charges in Texas? The consequences can be dire. Whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, knowing how to defend yourself in court is important. That said, seek help from a criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth wh... Read More »

Fort Worth Airport Gun Possession Laws

Fort Worth Airport Gun Possession Laws

01/30/2024 If a person is found carrying a weapon at an airport, they may be found guilty of the prohibited places weapons offense. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport confiscates more guns than any other airport in the nation. It is not uncommon, however, ... Read More »

A Legal Guide To Understanding The House Bill 1927

A Legal Guide To Understanding The House Bill 1927

03/31/2022 The final version of House Bill 1927 Legislation, was formally signed by the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, and is due to come into effect on the 1st of September, 2021. The controversial bill was drafted in order to protect Texas residents’ gun r... Read More »

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