The holiday season unfolds with a tapestry of celebrations, brimming gatherings, and an undeniable surge in spirits and cheer. Alongside the festivities, however, there is an increased prevalence of alcohol consumption, which invariably catches the vigilant eyes of law enforcement agencies. Their intention? To mitigate the risks and potential havoc that drunk driving can wreak on communities. This heightened scrutiny Read More
Amarillo Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
We had a great time at the Amarillo Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet last night. Congratulations to the Amarillo Branch for 80 years of success well as all of this year’s award recipients! Read More
The Long-Term Impacts of Explicit Communication Between Teens
Technology has come a long way in a few short years with many side-effects ranging from horrifying government surveillance to a level of connectedness that humanity never thought possible. Like most tools, the end use will depend on the wielder. Unfortunately, Kids and teens have to grow up without fully understanding the repercussions of their actions when using technology, which is still in its infancy. As a Read More
Hispanic Heritage Luncheon
We had a great time at the Hispanic Heritage Luncheon put on by Los Barrios de Amarillo and the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee. Congratulations to all of the award recipients! Read More
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Good Times BBQ Cookoff!
We had a great time at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Good Times BBQ Cookoff! Thanks the crew for all the hard work to make it happen and especially everyone who stopped by our booth! Read More
Self-Defense: When You Stand Your Ground, You Still Need a Lawyer
When you leave your house, you have a reasonable expectation that the people in your community will treat you with a degree of respect and avoid threatening you or your property. As we all know, unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Whether you’re prepared at all times to defend yourself or actively avoid conflict, there may be a time when violence is the only option. It’s completely understandable to defend Read More
Can Your Potential Sentence Increase for Drugs You Don’t Even Have?
Throughout the existence of the federal government’s “war on drugs,” thousands of people convicted of possessing illegal drugs have also been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances. In many of these cases, law enforcement can use the drugs that have been allegedly sold or possessed in the past to increase any sentence handed down by a federal judge. This strange concept is also Read More
Understanding How a “Deadly Weapon” Impacts Your Case
If you’re experiencing the stress of criminal allegations as high-stakes as allegations of assault, any additional component can have a huge effect on your case. Mixing a “deadly weapon” into the situation has critical consequences if convicted, which makes it that much more important to work with a criminal defense attorney with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a deadly weapon and whether or not it Read More
Exercising Your Rights
Exercising Your Rights As a criminal defense firm, we have seen many individuals unintentionally incriminate themselves during a traffic stop, police interview, or even during a peaceful protest. Getting stopped by law enforcement is intimidating in the best of cases, and especially dangerous for minorities in the U.S. The police will often use this discomfort to their advantage and push people to say something that Read More
What You Need To Know About DWI’s In Texas
Driving after a fun night out is convenient, but if you’re pulled over, what you do and say can be the difference between freedom and jail time. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have harsh penalties and law enforcement has been trained to get you to accidentally incriminate yourself to reduce the amount of effort they have to put into making an arrest. If you’re in a situation where you have been pulled over by Read More
