by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Apr 1, 2026 | Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
Finding out that you or a family member has been charged with a violent crime in Dallas is terrifying. The criminal justice system moves quickly, the consequences are severe, and it can feel impossible to know where to turn. This guide is designed to walk you through...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 23, 2026 | Criminal Defense
For anyone facing an assault or domestic violence charge in 2026, the “standard” bond process has changed. On January 1, 2026, Texas Senate Bill 8 went into effect, mandating that all Texas counties with a population over 100,000 (including Dallas, Collin,...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 16, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Digital Crime
Technology is moving faster than the law, but Texas is trying to catch up. On January 1, 2026, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) officially went into effect. This landmark legislation creates a specific criminal framework for...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 10, 2026 | DWI
In Texas, the line between a misdemeanor and a felony is shifting. As of January 1, 2026, new legislative mandates have fundamentally changed how North Texas prosecutors handle Intoxication offenses. If you’ve been arrested for a DWI in Plano or Dallas recently, the...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 2, 2026 | Child Custody
For decades, the “Three Strikes Law” in Texas was a term mostly associated with violent habitual offenders. However, as we move through 2026, a significant shift in the Texas Penal Code and Family Code has brought this “three strikes” logic...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Feb 11, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Marcus had just been arrested for aggravated robbery—his third felony arrest in twelve years. His attorney told him he was facing 25 years minimum under Texas’s habitual offender law. Marcus’s prior convictions were both state jail felonies from his early...
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
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 Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | 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...
