Fifth Circuit Rules Police Cannot Re-Enter Your Home After Discovering Their Mistake — What This Means for Your Rights

Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm, former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney who served as a chief prosecutor and as a felony prosecutor. The Napier Law Firm | May 8, 2026 Imagine being sound asleep in your own bed when armed police officers burst into your home, shouting […]

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Can Charges Be Dropped Before Trial in Texas?

Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm, former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney who served as a chief prosecutor and as a felony prosecutor. Many people assume that once an arrest happens, the case automatically heads to trial. That is not how the Texas criminal justice system works. A […]

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How Long Does a Criminal Case Take in Texas?

Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm, former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney who served as a chief prosecutor and as a felony prosecutor. Getting arrested is stressful enough. Then comes the next question: “How long is a criminal case in Texas?” Some cases move surprisingly fast, while others […]

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