Texas Court Reverses Conviction Over Miranda Violation: What It Means for Criminal Defense in Houston
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Case Background: Custodial Interrogation and an Invocation of Rights The Luckenbach case began with a tragic crime and an unusual surrender. James Joseph Luckenbach was suspected of a double homicide in […]
Read MoreTexas Court Affirms Passenger’s Right to Challenge Prolonged Traffic Stops (State v. Pettit, 2025)
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Background: Traffic Stop Leads to Hour-Long Detention and K-9 Search In State v. Pettit, a routine traffic stop in Texas escalated into an hour-long detention culminating in a K-9 drug dog […]
Read MoreTheft of Firearm in Texas: Charges, Penalties, and Defense Options
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. In Texas, stealing a firearm is a serious offense that carries harsh penalties. Regardless of the weapon’s worth, firearm theft is always considered a state jail felony, in contrast to other […]
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