Since 1990, DUI checkpoints have been legal under federal law. The “brief intrusion” into privacy without probable cause is considered by the Supreme Court to be justified in reducing alcohol-related deaths and injuries. However, they can be legal on the federal level and still be banned on the state level,... View Article
Holidays are a busy time for criminal attorneys in Lubbock, TX. In fact, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, summer vacation for most students, has been called the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. Adults are not immune from this, and festivities often result in more alcohol consumption.... View Article
The week after a holiday weekend can become busy for a criminal lawyer in Lubbock, TX. There are often more DUI cases, assaults and, in the case of Fourth of July, illegal use of fireworks. Fortunately, the pitfalls of fireworks are easily avoided if you apply common sense and become... View Article
Child custody cases in Lubbock, TX are complex, not only because of the laws involved, but because of the emotions of the parents. This makes an already complicated legal matter more touchy, and it is easy to misinterpret the laws or assume the worst. Here is an easy FAQ to... View Article
Fourth of July fireworks are fun and exciting, but when people drink too much or are simply careless with them, a fun weekend can quickly become tragic. As an attorney in Lubbock, TX, it is fair to say we have seen everything, and that often includes the most grievous mistakes... View Article