Category Archives: Criminal Law
How a New Texas Law Is Changing DWI Enforcement and Defense
Chemical evidence plays a major role in prosecution of driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases in Texas. Police officers have long used breath tests or arranged for blood draws to validate cause for a drunk driving arrest. Now, a change in the law is altering both the way police operate and how defenses have to be… Read More »
What to Know About Texas Bail Reforms and New Victims’ Rights Laws
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas has adopted important changes to its criminal justice rules. The biggest ones reform how bail is set in criminal cases and expand the rights and information available to crime victims. Traditionally, when someone was arrested in Texas, a court would set a cash bail amount they’d have to pay to… Read More »