Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Apr 29, 2013
When I graduated from college, the thought of going to law school was not attractive to me. I did not think I could stand looking at another book, or hearing another lecture. I took a job for the ...
Continue reading "Offering Discounts to Union Members" »
Posted on Apr 25, 2013
Unfortunately, many people don't realize how easily their license can be suspended until they get pulled over, at which time an officer informs them that they were stopped for a traffic violation ...
Continue reading "Having a Valid Driver's License Makes Life a lot Easier" »
Posted on Oct 17, 2012
Daniel & Hudson recently had the honor of representing a young man who had been charged with arson and murder. Our client was facing capital punishment (the death penalty) for the murder charges. ...
Continue reading "Charges Dismissed in Capital Murder Case" »
Posted on Aug 29, 2012
When an Iraq war veteran came to us needing help, we assured him that we would do everything in our power to seek justice in his case. Our client was charged with burglary of a habitation with the ...
Continue reading "Case Results: Veteran's Burglary Charges Expunged" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2012
When being arrested on federal charges the prosecution will push for the defendant to be detained (held without bail) while the case is pending. The prosecution will often file a motion for detention ...
Continue reading "The Detention Hearing in Federal Court" »
Posted on Jul 31, 2012
More and more people are incorporating social media into their lives with each passing day. Any form of social media can affect the outcome of any criminal case if used inappropriately. It is ...
Continue reading "Impact of Social Media on the Criminal Justice System" »
Posted on Jul 26, 2012
When being arrested, no matter what the charge, the first thing you should always do is call a defense attorney. One of the biggest mistakes people make is wait to see what they are being charged with ...
Continue reading "Reasons to Hire an Attorney Before Being Charged" »
Posted on Jun 15, 2012
1. If you are operating a motor vehicle and you have been drinking, and you are stopped by the police, chances are you are going to be arrested for driving while intoxicated. Nothing that you do after ...
Continue reading "Ten Things to Consider if you are Stopped by the Police and Have Been Drinking" »
Posted on May 15, 2012
1. If I receive jury summons do I have to perform jury service? Absolutely. One of the greatest honors and privileges that we have as citizens of this great country is to serve on a jury. As a trial ...
Continue reading "Frequently Asked Questions About Jury Service" »
Posted on Feb 17, 2012
Where did shock probation originate? In 1965, Ohio was the first state to begin using this type of tactic. It started with just over 4,000 prisoners who were released from prison after only serving ...
Continue reading "Understanding Shock Probation" »
Posted on Feb 13, 2012
Bexar County Criminal Defense Lawyer Helping Clients Clear Their Record Simply being charged with a crime can do serious damage to your career and your family’s well being. The charge can be ...
Continue reading "Bexar County Expunction Attorney" »
Posted on Feb 9, 2012
Lawyer finally gets a break with shock probation : San Antonio lawyer Ted Roberts has been granted "shock probation." 'Shock probation" is a kind of punishment in Bexar County and ...
Continue reading "Shock Probation in Bexar County, TX" »
Posted on Jan 24, 2012
A motorist need not be driving to be arrested and convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The uniform requirement is that a motorist be in “actual physical control” of the vehicle, ...
Continue reading "FAQ about DWI in San Antonio and Bexar County Texas" »
Posted on Jan 23, 2012
The Texas Department of Transportation created a grant to provide extra funds for local law enforcement agencies across the state to regulate impaired drivers. The Spring Break Impaired Driving ...
Continue reading "San Antonio and Bexar County Crackdown on DWI/DUI this Winter with No Refusal Everyday" »
Posted on Jan 20, 2012
People who are arrested want to get out of jail as fast as possible. They can secure their release by posting bond, which is essentially a promise to the court that they will return for their ...
Continue reading "FAQ for Bail Bond Issus in Bexar County and San Antonio Texas" »
Posted on Jan 18, 2012
A Defendant was recently sentenced after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter in Texas. The accused had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of.08 after the accident that killed a passenger. ...
Continue reading "Shock Probation Emerging as Sentencing Option in Bexar County and San Antonio, TX" »
Posted on Jan 16, 2012
If you or a loved one was arrested on suspicion of committing a crime in San Antonio, there will probably be many questions going through your mind. Our team at Daniel & Hudson understands how ...
Continue reading "Arrested for a Crime in San Antonio?" »
Posted on Jan 15, 2012
Making bail on Texas criminal charges can give you some big advantages. For example, you can remain at home and have the support of family and friends while you await trial. You may even be able to ...
Continue reading "What Happens if I don't Show up in Court?" »
Posted on Jan 13, 2012
Texas Lawmakers Pass Ban on So-Called “Bath Salts There is often some lag time between individual use of a substance and society’s decision that it is dangerous and needs to be controlled. ...
Continue reading "Drug Crimes in San Antonio and Bexar County Texas" »
Posted on Jan 11, 2012
In Texas, an individual found guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) may face a range of penalties depending on criminal history and a variety of other factors, including meeting certain statutory ...
Continue reading "San Antonio and Bexar County Texas DWI Laws and Penalties" »
Posted on Jan 10, 2012
Bail bonds are a fraction of the bail amount, usually about 10 percent. So if bail is set at $5,000, the bond amount would be $500. Bail bonds can be secured through a bondsman, but Texas law allows ...
Continue reading "Bonds in San Antonio and Bexar County Texas" »
Posted on Nov 11, 2011
With a growing number of first-time DWI defendants choosing jail over probation, lawmakers are taking a hard look at how to improve the existing system. While it is an option for most other ...
Continue reading "Deferred Adjudication May Become Option for First-Time DWI Offenders" »
Posted on Nov 9, 2011
There is no legal or statutory definition of computer crime or Internet crime. However, this type of crime may be described as an activity in which a computer or the Internet is used to further any ...
Continue reading "Computer Crime and Internet Crime in San Antonio Bexar County Texas" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2011
Have you been accused of a crime in Texas? Following an arrest, you could be placed in jail and then a bond is set for your release. The amount of this bond will differ based on the severity of the ...
Continue reading "Jail Bail Bonds in Texas" »
Posted on Oct 26, 2011
In Texas, Courts may issue protection orders that are designed to safeguard individuals form a violent or threatening family member. Here are some facts about such orders. A protection order is an ...
Continue reading "What is a Protection Order?" »