On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Oct 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
DON’T SMOKE AND DRIVE. In a previous post, we touched briefly on catching a DWI case for smoking weed. Marijuana is quickly becoming decriminalized or legal in many states with rest to likely follow suit in the very near future. However, just like alcohol, just...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Sep 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Is my marijuana case going to land me in the “joint”? It seems like every time you turn around these days another state has legalized or drastically reduced the punishment for possession of marijuana. Even the great lone star state has attempted to lessen...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Sep 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
William A. Pigg’s previous post discussed how the State of Texas is now able to offer deferred adjudication on some DWI cases. Equally good, if not better news is that now it might be possible to have the records of your DWI conviction sealed. The Texas...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Prior to September 1, 2019, first time DWI offenders were stuck with the choice of having a conviction on their record or taking a chance at trial and hoping for an acquittal – virtually impossible if there is evidence of a BAC over .08%. Not any more....
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Aug 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The quick and easy answer is NO! However, understanding the law is seldom quick and easy. Here are some factors to consider before you POLITELY and RESPECTFULLY refuse the roadside breath test. REASONABLE SUSPICION The Constitution does not die just because you are...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Aug 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
On television, the handcuffs are slapped on, the person takes a ride in the police car and the next thing he or she knows is a jury is deciding innocence or guilt. Not so in real life and the Texas criminal justice system. Arrest, Jail, and Bond Soon after your...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Aug 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In the wake of the El Paso shooting, you may be wondering what happens if the shooter is found to have committed a hate crime under Texas law. The short answer is: Not Much. Under Texas law, if a criminal defendant is found to have committed a hate crime, his or her...
