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 Horseshoe […]
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 search. […]
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 types […]
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