McKinney Criminal Defense Law Blog
Valid theft defenses in Texas
If you are facing theft charges, you may think that the case is pretty cut-and-dry. However, many legal defenses can help your case, even if you did take something belonging to someone else. For example, you may have taken an item by mistake, thinking it was yours....
When writing a check becomes a crime
Many people struggle with managing their finances. Some may find themselves coming close to overdrawing their banking accounts, while others may spend more than they have. When people write bad checks, however, they may face charges for theft. What is a bad check? The...
Out of jail on bond: Can soft drug use send me back before trial?
Whew! You are finally out of jail on pretrial release, commonly known as "bond." You might be thinking you could use a drink or a joint after dealing with all of your recent legal stresses, but not so fast. Even though a criminal offense charge can be extremely...
Navigating assault charges in Texas
In Texas, assault typically falls into two categories: simple and aggravated. An aggravated assault is a more serious charge with more severe penalties, although simple assault can carry its own set of legal complications. You don’t even have to make physical contact...
Will Texas courts expunge a criminal record?
Anyone with a criminal record knows how difficult past indiscretions can make everyday life. A criminal record can have devastating consequences for young people, especially. Hiring managers, loan officers and landlords alike regularly refuse to work with people with...
Advocates say that legal marijuana could jump-start Texas economy
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a long slump for the Texas economy. Lawmakers have begun to roll back social-distancing laws and businesses are beginning to reopen, but the market has a long way to go before it recovers fully. In the wake of the economic...
Courts dismiss thousands of breathalyzer test results nationwide
When quick-result alcohol breath tests became popular, it seemed like they were a slam dunk for drunk driving cases. The machines can detect the presence of alcohol in your breath and use that to calculate your blood alcohol content. But, breathalyzers are far from...
Factors that can make DWI charges more severe
In Texas, a drinking and driving charge is serious enough on its own. Then there are the add-ons and related charges that can make the penalties you face even stronger. Without adequate legal defense, you could face huge fines, the loss of your driver's license, and...
Is a failed breath test an automatic conviction for DWI?
You’re arrested for suspicion of drunk driving. When you’re taken to the police station, you submit to a breathalyzer test. The results show your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as being over the legal limit. Do the police have you dead to rights? It might seem like...
Is a failed field sobriety test enough to convict you?
Texas law enforcement rely on field sobriety tests to make DUI arrests. A field sobriety test result may feel like condemning evidence. But is it enough to convict you of DUI? Today we will answer this question. We will look at whether a court can use field sobriety...
