Author: George Napier
When Can Police Make a Warrantless Arrest in Texas? What State v. Barber Changed
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected the idea that probable cause developed after an offense can satisfy a statute requiring the offense to occur in an officer’s presence or view. Here is what State v. Barber means—and what it does not mean—for Texas warrantless-arrest and DWI cases.
Read MoreAggravated Promotion of Prostitution in Texas: What Williams v. State Says About Indictment Notice
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. Bottom line: A Texas indictment for aggravated promotion of prostitution may be challenged for failing to give enough detail, but a possible pleading defect does […]
Read MoreReckless Driving & Traffic Offense Lawyer 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. Reckless driving in Texas is a criminal charge, not just a ticket, and The Napier Law Firm defends drivers in Houston, Conroe, and statewide. These […]
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