Affidavit of Non-Prosecution – An effective tool for the defense of family violence cases
When the dust settles after an arrest for assault family violence, almost invariably loved ones come to me unified looking for a path forward. Having the support of the alleged victim can be a
Sleeping it off… Can you get a DWI?
Sleeping it off in the car after a fun night out is a common way to attempt to avoid a DWI/DUI arrest in Austin. If you’re not driving the car, the officer surely won’t arrest you…right? The answer to
Flawed View of Officer Intervention, Our Analysis
Opinion piece written by Rafael Zapata-Yordan Recently, the Chair of the House Committee on Corrections of the Texas House of Representatives, the Honorable James White,
Cell Phones: Searches, Seizures, and Snapchat
If you are attached to your cell phone, you are among the majority. And when your life revolves around a device, you most likely want
The Right to a Jury Trial: It’s Your Right and Why That’s Important
Your right to a jury trial is so important that it’s guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. It is established in the Bill of Rights, along
Family Violence Judge Recused: How Social Media Can Affect Your Case
The Travis County criminal courts were recently shaken up by the recusal of recently elected Judge Dimple Malhorta, presiding judge of Travis County’s family violence
I DON’T WANT TO PROSECUTE!
Relationships are complicated. In my capacity as a criminal defense attorney, I talk with partners, husbands and wives, and boyfriends and girlfriends about the most
The State’s Response to Rising COVID-19 Cases in Jails and Prisons
We have fielded countless calls from distressed family members seeking release of their loved ones amid the COVID-19 outbreak. While we have worked tirelessly
Digital Advances in Criminal Defense
Lawyers and the court system are notoriously behind the times when it comes to digital advances. In fact, it was as recently as 2016 that
Jail Release During the Pandemic
It’s no secret that COVID-19 continues to spread quickly across America, and we don’t see the end in sight. Because of the uncertainty with the
Living with the Long-Term Consequences of a Drug Charge in Austin
Have you been arrested for possession of a controlled substance in Austin? If so, you may be scared and worried about how this arrest will
Texas Family Violence Cases Increase During Pandemic
Relationships are not a walk in the park, and they only become harder when a pandemic keeps families inside under one roof. During the stay-at-home