by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jan 27, 2026 | Criminal Defense, DWI
“There’s no way to beat a DWI charge, is there?” Sarah sat across from us, defeated. She’d been pulled over at a DWI checkpoint. She’d had three drinks at dinner. She performed field sobriety tests on the side of the highway. She blew a...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jan 27, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Detective Martinez called at 7:43 AM on a Tuesday. “We need to talk to you about an incident that occurred last weekend. Can you come down to the station?” Ryan’s stomach dropped. He knew exactly what this was about—the argument with his business...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jan 27, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Jennifer accepted a plea deal for her criminal conviction of felony theft. The sentence seemed manageable: deferred adjudication, two years of probation, minimal conditions. No jail time. The case would be dismissed after successful completion. She thought that was...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jan 27, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Marcus sat across from us, confused and frustrated. “I thought we were going to trial. You said my case was weak. Why are we talking about a plea deal?” We’d spent two months building his defense for a felony drug possession charge. We’d found...
by rs@findlaw.com | Nov 11, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DWI
In Texas, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DUI (Driving Under the Influence) are not interchangeable terms. The main distinction comes down to age and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Understanding both can help you recognize the serious legal implications...
by rs@findlaw.com | Oct 9, 2025 | Criminal Defense
People generally have a right to privacy in their own homes. They have protection from unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment. Their ownership or tenancy extends them the right to use the property as they see fit as long as their actions don’t violate...
by sophia.khori@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 3, 2025 | Domestic Violence
You’ve been arrested after a domestic violence allegation. The process moves fast and can feel disorienting. Before you have time to gather your thoughts, you’re told there will be a magistrate hearing. It’s not a trial. It’s an early step that can shape what happens...
by rs@findlaw.com | Jun 6, 2025 | DWI
Many people automatically group drunk driving offenses into two categories. They recognize that those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because they caused crashes have harmed others. They expect those people to face significant criminal...
by rs@findlaw.com | May 8, 2025 | Drug Crimes
Drug charges can be truly different from one case to the next. The criminal record of the defendant, the type of drug and the amount of drugs involved then all influence the charges a defendant faces and the penalties that the courts might impose. Occasionally, even...
by rs@findlaw.com | Apr 16, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Sometimes, victims of domestic violence report matters to the police out of fear for their safety. However, many domestic violence reports begin with concerned outside parties. Neighbors, family members or total strangers may reach out to local law enforcement because...
