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— Your Bill of Rights (1)
- Your Right to Remain Silent
“Off The Back” (17)
- “Evaluating Anonymous Tips”
- “A Toxicological Guide to Retrograde Extrapolation Cross Examination”
- “Another Nuts-and-Bolts Primer on Batson Challenges”
- “Do I Really Think I’m Helping Anybody?”
- “Getting Creative – Use Kelly v. State to Challenge Any Scientific Evidence”
- “Getting Jurors to Tell Us the Truth”
- “How to Find the One Best Case for Your Client”
- “How to Subpoena an Out-of-State Witness”
- “Ignorance of the Law is Now an Excuse”
- “More Women Criminal Defense Lawyers Wanted”
- “Preserving Error in Retrograde Extrapolation Cases”
- “Quick-and-Dirty Phlebotomy Basics”
- “The Perfect Cross-Examination”
- “Transportation Code Section 724.017 Compliance in ALR Blood Test Failure Cases”
- “Using Metrology to Understand Forensic Measurements”
- “Using SFST Validation Studies in Your Next DWI Trial”
- “Who Should Polygraph Our Clients?”
Bryan College Station DWI (20)
- “A Toxicological Guide to Retrograde Extrapolation Cross Examination”
- “Preserving Error in Retrograde Extrapolation Cases”
- “Quick-and-Dirty Phlebotomy Basics”
- “Transportation Code Section 724.017 Compliance in ALR Blood Test Failure Cases”
- “Using SFST Validation Studies in Your Next DWI Trial”
- Attacking the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test
- Background Information for Alcohol-Related Offenses
- Bryan-College Station DWI Bond Conditions Violate Right to Silence
- College Station DWI Investigations Using Search Warrants For Blood
- Drivers License Suspension Guide
- DWI/DUI Field Sobriety Tests
- Helping Texas Lawyers Unravel the Intoxilyzer 5000
- Know Thy Adversary – How Prosecutors are Trained to Anticipate Us
- More On Henry’s Law
- Mouth Alcohol Interference
- Retrograde Extrapolation
- Should You Blow During Your Next DWI Stop?
- The Blood:Breath Partition Ratio
- Warrantless DWI Blood Draws Held Unconstitutional
- Will Lowering the Legal BAC Limit From .08 to .05 Criminalize Responsible Behavior?
Building the Persuasive Case (2)
- “How to Find the One Best Case for Your Client”
- The Art of Trial Advocacy for the Criminal Defense Attorney
Constitutional Rights (17)
- “Evaluating Anonymous Tips”
- “Another Nuts-and-Bolts Primer on Batson Challenges”
- A Person’s Pre-Arrest Silence Argued as Evidence of Guilt . . . Really?
- A Primer on Bryan|College Station Search and Seizure
- Actual & Apparent Authority in Consent Searches
- Bryan-College Station DWI Bond Conditions Violate Right to Silence
- High-Resolution Images of Our Lives
- New Law Compels Discovery From Texas Prosecutors
- Our Cell Phones Matter to SCOTUS!
- Remaining Silent Does Not Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent
- So the Police are Knocking at My Door . . . Now What?
- The 4-word Retort To Assure Your Client Remains Silent
- The Dangers of Internet Social Media
- Tips For Face-to-Face Contact With Police
- Warrantless DWI Blood Draws Held Unconstitutional
- Warrants Required For GPS Tracking
- What Should I Do If Stopped By The Police?
Criminal Appeals (5)
- Failure to Communicate Plea Offers
- How to Withdraw a Guilty Plea After Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Appeal
- Texas Criminal Appeals
- Using the Texas “Motion for New Trial” Like a Surgeon
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Bryan Texas (25)
- 3 Immediate Things To Do If You Have An Outstanding Warrant!
- 5 Essential Qualities to Seek in A Criminal Defense Attorney!
- Arrested? Your Essential Guide to Protecting Your Rights!
- Campus Police Arrests – What Texas College Students Should Know!
- Digital Evidence – How Is It Challenged in Texas Courts?
- Experience Matters – Why Choose A Specialized Criminal Lawyer?
- Five Common Grounds for Appealing a Conviction in Texas!
- From Arraignment to Verdict – What Is the Criminal Trial Process?
- How Can Prior Convictions Affect Sentencing Outcomes in Texas?
- How Circumstantial Evidence Can Still Convict You!
- How Digital Evidence Is Changing Criminal Law Cases!
- How to Make the Most of Your Free Legal Consultation!
- How to Prepare for Your Criminal Arraignment – A Complete Guide!
- Sealing Your Past: A Guide to Expunging Your Criminal Record!
- The Hidden Math Behind Texas Sentencing Decisions!
- The Quiet Power of Pretrial Motions in Criminal Defense Strategy!
- Understanding Texas Probation Violations and Your Options!
- What a Motion to Suppress Evidence Means in Texas Courts!
- What Is a Crime of Moral Turpitude and How Is It Handled in Texas?
- What to Bring to Your First Criminal Defense Attorney Meeting!
- When Can a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult in Texas?
- When Does a Fight Become a Felony Assault in Texas?
- Why “I Want to Speak to A Lawyer” Are the Only 7 Words You Need!
- Why Self-Defense Is Not as Simple as It Sounds in Court!
- Why Understanding Bail Can Help You Avoid Unnecessary Jail Time!
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bryan Texas (30)
- 3 Immediate Things To Do If You Have An Outstanding Warrant!
- 5 Essential Qualities to Seek in A Criminal Defense Attorney!
- 7 Factors That Impact the Cost of A Criminal Defense Lawyer!
- Arrested? Your Essential Guide to Protecting Your Rights!
- Bond Conditions That Can Violate A Texas Defendant’s Rights!
- Can the Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant?
- Case Dismissal – What It Is and How a Criminal Lawyer Helps You!
- Deferred Adjudication vs Probation in Texas Explained!
- Experience Matters – Why Choose A Specialized Criminal Lawyer?
- Five Common Grounds for Appealing a Conviction in Texas!
- From Arraignment to Verdict – What Is the Criminal Trial Process?
- How Certain Medical Conditions Can Affect DWI Evidence!
- How Criminal Charges Can Impact Texas Professional Licenses!
- How Prior Convictions Can Influence Today’s Charges!
- How to Make the Most of Your Free Legal Consultation!
- Juvenile Charges in Texas: What Parents Should Know!
- Making the Right Choice – Public Defender or Private Attorney?
- Misdemeanor vs Felony – Understanding the Key Differences!
- Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining vs. Going to Trial!
- Sealing Your Past: A Guide to Expunging Your Criminal Record!
- Texas Grand Jury Subpoenas and Indictments Explained!
- The Hidden Role of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Trials!
- Top Tips for Dealing with a DWI Arrest!
- What Happens If You Miss a Court Date in Texas?
- What Police Can – and Cannot – Search Without a Warrant!
- What Texas Drivers Should Know About Field Sobriety Tests!
- When Can Texas Police Order a DWI Blood Draw?
- Why You Need a Lawyer at Your Arraignment!
- Wrongful Convictions and Advances in Forensic Science!
- Your Rights During a Police Traffic Stop – What You Need to Know!
Criminal Defense Lawyers in College Station Texas (1)
- Misdemeanor vs Felony – Understanding the Key Differences!
Criminal Law Developments (10)
- “Ignorance of the Law is Now an Excuse”
- 2011 Amendments to the Texas Expungement Statute May Help Clients Erase More Mistakes
- Corroboration Required In Accomplice, Snitch, and Informant Cases
- Does the Supreme Court Rule Defense Counsel Must Now Hire “Believable” Expert Witnesses?
- Full Disclosure of Evidence Favorable to the Defense
- Obligations Imposed by New Texas Criminal Discovery a Fair Trade
- Our Cell Phones Matter to SCOTUS!
- Texas Statute of Limitations
- Using the Texas “Motion for New Trial” Like a Surgeon
- Warrants Required For GPS Tracking
Criminal Miscellaneous (8)
- “More Women Criminal Defense Lawyers Wanted”
- Consequences for Felony Drug Charges
- Head Trauma Research
- How to Get Shoplifting Charges Dismissed
- The Plea Bargain
- Unforeseen Consequences of Conviction I
- Unforeseen Consequences of Conviction II
- Unforeseen Consequences Of Conviction III
Current News (3)
- Beginning a New Chapter
- Campus Carry Law Goes Into Effect
- Happy New Year 2017
Death Penalty (2)
- Jury Selection in Texas Capital Murder Cases
- The Death Penalty . . . a Luxury We Can No Longer Afford?
Drug Charges (2)
- Have Weed in the Car? What to do When You Get Pulled Over
- Navigating Marijuana Possession Charges in Texas
DWI Defense Attorneys in Bryan Texas (3)
- 7 Immediate Actions to Take After a DWI Stop!
- How Can ALR Affect Your Driver’s License in Texas?
- How to Handle A First-Time DWI Charge!
DWI Defense Attorneys in College Station Texas (2)
- 7 Immediate Actions to Take After a DWI Stop!
- How Can ALR Affect Your Driver’s License in Texas?
DWI Defense Lawyers in Bryan Texas (3)
- How DWI Penalties Are Determined: A Comprehensive Guide!
- What is a DWI in Texas? Understanding the Basics and Your Rights!
- Why Hiring a DWI Lawyer is Crucial to Beating a DWI Charge!
DWI Defense Lawyers in Caldwell Texas (2)
- How DWI Penalties Are Determined: A Comprehensive Guide!
- What is a DWI in Texas? Understanding the Basics and Your Rights!
Forensic Evidence (10)
- “A Toxicological Guide to Retrograde Extrapolation Cross Examination”
- “Getting Creative – Use Kelly v. State to Challenge Any Scientific Evidence”
- “Using Metrology to Understand Forensic Measurements”
- Building Your Forensic Defense Case . . . First Things First
- Defending a Criminal Case Using Forensic Experts
- Defending the Use of Experts
- Much of Forensic Science Unreliable
- So You’re Defending a Forensic Evidence Case . . . Now What?
- Steps to Challenge The Prosecution’s Forensic Evidence
- Touch DNA and College Station Criminal Defense Lawyers
Gun Laws (2)
- A Glimpse at Gun Laws in Texas
- How to Beat a Gun Possession Charge
Gustitis Law Newsletter (6)
- Beginning a New Chapter
- Campus Carry Law Goes Into Effect
- Happy New Year 2017
- Steve’s First Skydive
- Welcome Back Students
- Your Right to Remain Silent
Non-Citizen Issues (3)
- An Immigration Strategy for Your Non-Citizen Criminal Client
- Cultural Issues in College Station Criminal Defense
- Immigration Consequences for Non-United States Citizens
Office Life Update (1)
- Steve’s First Skydive
Personal Thoughts (4)
- “Do I Really Think I’m Helping Anybody?”
- Be Prepared for Trial
- Should We Allow Our Clients to Tell Us the “Whole Truth?”
- The Client and the Polygraph
Police Encounters (10)
- “Who Should Polygraph Our Clients?”
- Actual & Apparent Authority in Consent Searches
- Caught Drinking Under-Aged . . Should You Talk to Police? The Easiest Trouble a College Kid Can Avoid.
- Making the Right Choice: Blood Test or Breathalyzer?
- Police Line-Ups Unreliable
- Possession Issues in Drug and Marijuana Cases
- The 4-word Retort To Assure Your Client Remains Silent
- The Client and the Polygraph
- Tips For Face-to-Face Contact With Police
- Who May Consent to Police Searches?
Practice Management and Fees (1)
- Choosing a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Probation Issues (4)
- Brazos County Probation Department Policies
- Defending the Texas Motion to Revoke Probation (Look Closely at the Capias)
- Texas Probation Travel Issues Resolved
- The Motion to Revoke Probation
Resources (1)
- Full Disclosure of Evidence Favorable to the Defense
Sex Offender (5)
- Defending a Sexual Assault Charge
- Defending Accusations of Sexual Abuse
- Defending Accusations of Sexual Abuse
- Defending Possession of Child Pornography
- Sex Offender Registration
Student Defense Attorneys in Bryan Texas (1)
- Your Rights as A Student – What You Need to Know!
Student Defense Lawyers in Bryan Texas (1)
- Your Rights as A Student – What You Need to Know!
Student Rights (6)
- How to Beat a Minor in Possession Charge
- Navigating a Student Disciplinary Hearing in College
- Texas A&M Student Conduct System
- Texas A&M Student Rights
- The University Disciplinary Process . . . A True Story
- University Discipline . . . The Illusion of Due Process
Student Rights Defense Attorneys in Bryan Texas (1)
- Top Reasons to Hire a Student Defense Attorney!
Student Rights Defense Lawyers in Bryan Texas (1)
- Top Reasons to Hire a Student Defense Attorney!
Student´s Croner (1)
- Welcome Back Students
Uncategorized (5)
- Criminal Lawyers Use Technology To Help Persuade Jurors
- How Texas Defense Lawyers Subpoena Out-of-State Witnesses
- In Jury Selection We Go Last and That’s Our Advantage.
- Recipe for a Hung Jury
- Why We All Should Love Learned Treatises!

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