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Blogs
- Steps to Take After a False Arrest: Protecting Your Rights and Building Your Case
- How Prior Convictions Can Affect Your Current Case
- Understanding Criminal Mischief Charges in Dallas, Texas
- The Role of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Defense
- The Expunction Process: What to Expect
- Defending Against Theft Crimes in Dallas: Understanding Your Rights
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in Texas: What You Need to Know
- A Triumph in the Face of Tragedy – Not Guilty Verdict Brings Relief & Justice
- 9 Defenses to Get Assault Dismissed or Reduced in Texas
- Navigating Felony Charges in Dallas: Why You Need a Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney
- How Criminal Charges Can Impact Your Employment Prospects
- Navigating Legal Matters: Top Tips for Success
- Navigating Restraining Orders in Dallas
- Mental Health & Criminal Proceedings: How the System Addresses Mental Illness
- Demystifying the Courtroom
- Myths vs. Facts: Demystifying Criminal Justice Attorneys
- The Right & Wrong Way to Deal with Resisting Arrest Charges in Dallas
- Dallas Plea Bargains: How They Work & When to Consider a “Deal”
- The Bail Process in Dallas: What You Should Know
- Texas Gun Laws: Understanding Firearm Regulations in Dallas
- Self-Defense Laws: Defending Yourself Legally in Dallas
- Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Facing Criminal Charges in Dallas
- Understanding Property Crimes and the Importance of Criminal Defense
- What You Need To Know About Domestic Violence Charges in Dallas
- What’s The Difference Between a Misdemeanor and a Felony in Texas?
- How One Simple Question Completely Changed The Course of a Client’s Life
- Common Reasons a DWI Case May Be Dismissed
- Committing a Drug Crime Offense In Dallas
- What You Need To Know About Expunction vs. Nondisclosure in Texas
- What Exactly Is A Misdemeanor Crime Offense in Texas?
- What Happens If You Violate Probation
- I’ve Committed A Theft Crime In Dallas, Now What?
- Defending Domestic Violence Crimes in Dallas
- Everything You Should Know About DWI Offenses in Dallas
- Choosing The Right Criminal Defense Attorney For You
- 10 Ways Criminal Defense Lawyers Help You
- A Series of Victories To Modify My Client’s Probation Conditions |Dallas Probation Lawyer
- An Unexpected But Appreciated “Thank You”
- It Might Come Back to Bite You: Think Twice About FaceID & Touch ID
- The Latest Guidance on Court Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Homeowner Charged with Manslaughter For Shooting Burglary is Baffling
- Dallas County Jail Employee Told Not to Wear a Mask Because “It Might Spook the Inmates”
- COVID-19 Exposes and Magnifies Existing Problems with Domestic Violence
- More on Coronavirus in Texas jails
- Success Story: Prevented a Client’s Arrest During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Empty Streets Aren’t a Free Pass to Drive Like An Idiot
- Don’t Drink and Drive – Especially Right Now
- Selecting the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Governor Abbott to Jail Inmates: Drop Dead
- Did the Supreme Court Just Allow States to Eliminate the Insanity Defense?!?!
- DOJ Seeks Controversial Expansion of Powers During Emergency
- Taking a Client From Fear to Relief
- A Dismissal and a Closed Investigation Drive Home the Point
- A Detective Wants to Talk to Me. What Should I Do?
- Is Trial the Right Option For Me?
- Why I Became a Dallas Criminal Lawyer
- What You Need to Know If You’re Facing Assault Allegations
- Mike Howard on NBC5 News Discussing Jacques Smith, A&M Commerce Murder Suspect
- Representing Professionals and Future Professionals
- Probation Makes the Community Safer
- New Questions About Fingerprint Analysis
- Mike Howard Asked About Latest Recusal in Dallas DA’s Contempt Case Tied to Amber Guyger Trial
- 3 Factors that Make Me a Different Kind of Lawyer
- Should Your Lawyer Put Your Interest Above All Else?
- But I Just Want to Drop the Case!
- The Right to Remain Silent: Why You Should Keep Your Mouth Shut
- Mike Howard Interviewed about Contempt of Court Accusation Against Dallas District Attorney
- A Reminder of Why I am a Lawyer
- What a Week: A Dismissal and Deferred Probation
- Not Guilty for Former WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Jermell Charlo
- A BIG Victory at Trial
- Great Results Show the System Can Work
- Guest Post: Creditor Claims in Decedent’s Estate: the State Can Make a Claim for What?
- Another Good Result, Another Happy Client
- 5 Things You Need to Know About Invoking Your Rights
- 5 Steps to Avoid a DWI
- Marijuana Cite and Release
- Another Step Towards the End of Cash Bail
- 5 Important Considerations When You’re Facing a Criminal Accusation
- A Surprising and Satisfying Complement
- How Long is This Going to Take??!
- Former Balch Springs Officer Indicted for Murder of Jordan Edwards
- What a Week!!!
- The Siren Call of a Sinking Ship
- The Death of Experts Impacts Criminal Law Too
- Police Can Force You to Use Your Fingerprint to Unlock Your Phone
- Crushing Blow to Criminal Justice Reform: DOJ Ordered to Halt Independent Review of Forensic Science
- Top 10 Tips When You’re Facing a Criminal Allegation
- A Prosecutor’s Vision for a Better Justice System
- Texas Courts: Good Faith Reliance Erases Illegal Police Conduct
- Immigration Case Before the Supreme Court that Could Change Criminal Practice
- US Supreme Court to Texas: No More Using Junk Science to Execute the Intellectually Disabled
- When Can the Police Look in Your Car During a Traffic Stop?
- How to Find the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
- D Magainze Best of 2016
- Duh…YES!
- Houston Prosecutor Intentionally & Repeatedly Violated the Judge’s Orders and a Doctor’s Rights
- Felony Dismissed!
- Predictive Policing Scares The Hell Out of Me
- Sickos Offer Governor Novel Approaches to Death Penalty
- Dallas Police Start Wearing Body Cams
- Bite Mark Analysis: Another Junk Science Leading to Wrongful Convictions
- Christian Taylor’s Shooter Fired By Arlington Police Department
- Another Happy Client
- Is Bail Unconstitutional?
- Criminal Justice System Doesn’t Know Much Science
- Comply Now, Contest Later
- Adnan Syed of “Serial” Podcast Gains Momentum
- This Is What a Good Juror Looks Like
- Baltimore DA Charges Officers Involved in Death of Gray
- Dallas Grand Jury Declines to Charge Officer
- FBI In More Hot Water Over Controversial Forensic “Science”
- US Supreme Court Changes Law On Dog Sniffs After Traffic Stop
- FBI Regularly Overstated DNA Matches
- Is Criminalizing the Videoing of Police Such a Good Idea?
- On the Backs of the Poor: Dallas Company and Counties Team Up to Kill In-Person Jail Visits
- Legislature Kills Bad Idea to Privatize Terrell State Hospital
- Willingham Prosecutor Officially Accused of Misconduct
- Tea Party Republican Proposes Bill to END ALL MARIJUANA PROHIBITION in Texas
- The Last Minute Plea Bargain
- Lege Already Killing Bill to Raise Age to 18 For Criminal System?!?!
- Elkhart 4 Challenge to the Felony Murder Rule in Indiana
- “Straight-Up Nuts” vs. Legally Insane
- Dallas County Sheriff’s Dept. Has Right Attitude About Body Cameras
- By the Numbers: Court Appointed Cases
- Criminal Case Filings Down…Except Drug Possession
- Chief Justice to Legislature: Decriminalize Truancy & Fund Indigent Defense
- The County Screws Up, AGAIN…
- Check Us Out on Google+
- Dallas Judges Rebel Against Unwanted System
- Harris DA Delays Drug Pleas Until Lab Results Final
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: From Felony Theft to Dismissed & Record Clear
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Texas
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Seeing Old Clients Can Be a Mixed Bag
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Happy New Year
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Dallas County to Experiment with Not Arresting People Caught with Marijuana
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Dealing with Mental Health the San Antonio Way
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: What Happens When Officers Wear Body Cameras?
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Ex-Fort Worth Cop’s Accuser Lied. New Trial?
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Capital Murder…Dismissed!
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: SCOTUS Summaries – Hinton v. Alabama
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Judge Disciplined by State Bar
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: SCOTUS Summaries – Hall v. Florida
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Most of Barrett Brown Charges Dropped
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: CCA Summaries – State v. Granville
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant & Evading Arrest…Dismissed!
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Aggravated Assault Case Dismissed
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Dawson Finally Closes
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Diversion Courts
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Update on Discovery Bill
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: More Bad Bills for the Lege
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Truth Serum Fantasy
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Reciprocal Discovery Bill
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Eviscerating the Rules of Evidence
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: HB 1790 Offers a Fresh Take on State Jail Cases
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Why is Texas’ Worst State Jail Still Open?
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: CCA Summaries – Cornet v. State
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: CCA Summaries – Jones v. State
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: CCA Summaries – Fuller v. State
- Dallas Criminal Lawyer: Reversal of Fortune
- What Makes a Good Criminal Defense Lawyer?
