On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | May 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In the United States, one of the most common things people do when accused of drinking and driving is completing a Breathalyzer test. This test takes a breath sample to calculate how much alcohol is in the person’s blood. The problem with this test is that it is not...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | May 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
As a general rule, physical violence and threats of violence violate the law. Police in Texas arrest people for threats of violence, which can result in assault charges. They also arrest those who cause provable physical harm to others, possibly charging the accused...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Two Dallas men have been indicted on murder charges in the death of an Alabama man who was visiting friends in the city the weekend he died. The Alabama man was an avid fan of Crimson Tide football and had gone to a Dallas bar with his friends that day to watch...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Mar 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
An arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas can result in criminal consequences ranging from incarceration and fines to the suspension of your license. What people often fail to consider when deciding how to handle pending Texas DWI charges are the...
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...
