Parker County Criminal Defense Blog

Beware of faulty field drug tests

If you are apprehended in Texas and officers find something that they think may be an illegal narcotic, they may use a field test on the spot to test whether it is a drug. However, some of these tests may be flawed, resulting in false positives that can place a conviction at risk...

Common Expungement Myths Exposed

All criminal convictions have both direct consequences, such as jail time or court supervision, and collateral consequences, like immigration problems. One of the most significant collateral consequences of a conviction is the conviction itself. Convicted criminals often go throu...

Five Possible Breathalyzer Flaws

| Mar 7, 2020 |

If a defendant provided a breath sample, the DWI conviction rate is significantly higher. But that’s primarily because of the way the law is written, and not because Breathalyzers are bulletproof. In Texas, if the defendant’s BAC level was above the legal limit, the defendant...

How Does a Lawyer Win Truck Crash Claims?

A fully-loaded large truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Additionally, these massive vehicles usually carry hundreds of gallons of highly-flammable diesel fuel. This combination often leads to catastrophic injuries, such as serious burns and head or spine injuries. Frequently, ...