http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/ en-us 2008-07-03T12:40:09-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/07/happy_4th_some_reading_materia.html I'll be celebrating the 4th and not blogging tommorow.. However, the web is full of great writing to keep you entertained and informed. Here are some items to check out between hot dogs, fireworks, and JP Souza music. Happy Birthday... Robert Guest 2008-07-03T12:40:09-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/07/texas_dwi_blood_draw_warrants.html Texas prosecutors and the Fort Worth police are planning to celebrate July 4th by mocking the freedom our country was founded on. It's another holiday DWI "no refusal" party and you're invited. To celebrate the desecration of our Bill of... DWI Robert Guest 2008-07-02T18:29:16-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/the_criminal_defense_bars_grie.html I'm back from Rusty Duncan. I spent Saturday on Lake Travis and had a great time. Austin is a wonderful city and a great place to spend a weekend. Maybe I could franchise someday and have an Austin branch. Ethics... Robert Guest 2008-06-30T16:12:46-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/rusty_duncan_quick_hits.html I'm in San Antonio for the Rusty Duncan conference. This is my first RD and I am very impressed with the quality of the speakers. Here are some quick thoughts. 1. I think I saw Mark Bennett, philosopher/attorney. I expected... Robert Guest 2008-06-26T21:39:14-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/texas_attorney_client_privileg.html Great news! The Court of Criminal Appeals is tabling their decision to delete the special rule of attorney client privilege in criminal cases. alternative. From Texas Lawyer The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has defused a heated debate that has... Texas Laws Robert Guest 2008-06-24T21:07:40-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/rothgery_right_to_counsel_bloo.html I just read the post on Grits about the Rothgery case. The opinion is 49 pages and I won't have time to go through the whole thing today. However, the holding could have positive implications for shutting down the practice... Robert Guest 2008-06-23T11:25:31-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/can_i_search_your_car_lessons.html I'm on a streak of sorts. My last two Motion's to Suppress in marijuana cases have been granted. Like any other criminal defense attorney I have had more than a few MTS denied. However, as a NORML legal committee member... Marijuana Robert Guest 2008-06-22T09:57:31-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/tarrant_county_traffic_ticket.html No person shall ever be imprisoned for debt. Texas Constitution Article I Section 18 A tragic death in Tarrant County highlights the need to reform Texas traffic ticket laws. From CBS 11 news- Ten days into serving her sentence at... Texas Laws Robert Guest 2008-06-20T06:45:07-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/austin_dps_vs_hero_judge_updat.html Background- Read the original post It seems that Texas prosecutors are in agreement that judges who do not sign off on their blood draw warrants must be removed. Police state apologist (and Williamson County DA) Jon Bradley weighed in with... DWI Robert Guest 2008-06-19T19:36:30-06:00 http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/06/austin_police_officer_i_need_m.html An Austin DPS Trooper is furious that a magistrate refused to sign his blood draw warrant. His post provides a great insight into how cops view DWI arrests, magistrates, and your 5th Amendment rights. Here is Michael.Scheffler@txdps.state.tx.us, in his own... Robert Guest 2008-06-15T21:48:48-06:00