Texas Criminal Defense Insights — blog
Texas criminal defense analysis by L and L Law Group, PLLC — DWI, drugs, sex crimes, federal, theft, juvenile, probation, record sealing, and more. 1307 articles in our library.
TMB Complaints: 5 Critical Mistakes Physicians Make
Five recurring mistakes Texas physicians make in the first 30 days of a TMB complaint under Occupations Code Chapter 164, and what to do instead.
TSBP 2026 Compounding Enforcement Patterns
Texas State Board of Pharmacy compounding enforcement in 2026 — documentation, USP 797, USP 800, and Occupations Code Chapter 565 trends.
Should You Self-Report a DUI to the TMB?
Strategic considerations for Texas physicians weighing whether to self-report a DUI to the Texas Medical Board under Occupations Code 164.
What SBEC's 2026 Guidelines Mean for Texas Teachers
How SBEC
Texas Teacher Suspension vs. Revocation: How They Differ
Texas SBEC suspension vs revocation: practical differences for reapplication, reciprocity with other states, employer reporting, and downstream career impact under 19 TAC §249.17.
Why First-Year Texas Teachers Face Greater SBEC Risk
Texas probationary teachers face parallel-track risk: termination under TEC §21.151 plus SBEC discipline under §21.058. Practical guidance for first-year educators.
Texas Nursing Practice Act: 2026 Updates for Nurses
Texas Nursing Practice Act updates in 2026 — reporting, telehealth, criminal-history rules, and compliance steps for RNs, LVNs, and APRNs.
Common Texas BON Investigation Triggers in 2026
Most frequent Texas BON investigation triggers in 2026 — hospital reports, drug diversion, impairment, criminal arrests, and the timeline that follows.
The TPAPN Decision: Five Questions Every Nurse Should Ask
Five strategic questions every Texas nurse should ask before entering TPAPN — confidentiality, duration, employment, failure path, and the alternative.
Texas Sex Offender Registration: 2026 Updates
Texas sex offender registration in 2026: CCP Chapter 62 framework, reporting cadence, tier classification, residency rules, and current verification requirements.
Online Solicitation Charges: Why Defense Is Often Available
Online solicitation under Texas Penal Code §33.021 — Ex parte Lo framework, sting operation defenses, First Amendment overbreadth, and procedural issues.
Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviews: A Parent’s Guide
What parents should know about Children’s Advocacy Center forensic interviews in Texas — NICHD protocol, outcry witness rule, and Confrontation Clause issues.
First Probation Violation in Texas: What's Really at Stake
A realistic look at first-time probation violation exposure in Texas — MTR vs MTA, common low-end outcomes, and revocation risk under CCP 42A.
Specialty Court Diversion vs. Probation Revocation
When to push for specialty court diversion (drug, DWI, mental health, veterans) instead of accepting probation revocation in Texas under Gov. Code Ch. 121-125.
Failing a Probation Drug Test in Texas: Five Mitigation Strategies
Practical mitigation strategies for a failed probation drug test in Texas — SAFPF, 42A.302 inpatient, treatment-first responses, and drug court diversion.
The 2024 Title IX Regulation Changes: Respondent Guide
How the 2024 Title IX rule changes affect respondents — burden of proof shifts, live hearing changes, and how Texas schools adopted them.
Why the Title IX Live Hearing Matters Most
The live hearing is the defining moment in a Title IX case — cross-examination, decision-maker independence, and training discovery decide the outcome.
Off-Campus Conduct and Title IX Jurisdiction
When does Title IX reach off-campus conduct? Study abroad, online conduct, off-campus housing, and the
Why Texas's Article 38.23 Exclusionary Rule Is Stronger
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 38.23 reaches farther than the federal exclusionary rule — private actors, statutory violations, and a narrower good-faith carve-out.
How Riley v. California Continues to Shape Cell Phone Searches
Riley v. California still controls cell-phone search doctrine — and 2026 questions about passcodes, biometrics, and warrant particularity for digital devices keep landing under it.
When Should You File a Motion to Suppress?
A practical decision framework for defense counsel on motion-to-suppress timing in Texas state and federal court — when to file, when to wait, and when to skip.
Veterans Treatment Court vs. Civilian Court in Texas
Compare Texas Veterans Treatment Court with civilian criminal court — eligibility under Government Code Ch. 124, treatment requirements, and outcome differences.
DFW Mental Health Courts: County Comparison
Compare Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County mental health courts — capacity, eligibility, and program differences under Government Code Ch. 125.
Federal vs. State Pretrial Diversion in Texas
Compare DOJ federal pretrial diversion under 18 USC 3154 with Texas county-level diversion programs — eligibility, structure, and outcomes.
Texas Castle Doctrine: When the Presumption Applies
Texas Castle Doctrine under Penal Code §9.32(b) — where the presumption applies, the named-offense list, and the limitations that often surprise defenders.
Stand Your Ground in Texas: Practical Reality
Texas Stand-Your-Ground under §9.31(e) and §9.32(c) eliminates duty to retreat — but jurors still weigh retreat options. What the statute says, and what trials actually look like.
When Self-Defense Becomes Mutual Combat in Texas
Texas aggressor doctrine under §9.31(b)(4) — how provocation strips self-defense, the abandonment exception, and the line between mutual combat and lawful defense.
When a Bad Breakup Turns Criminal: Texas Stalking
Texas Penal Code §42.072 stalking after a breakup — course-of-conduct element, fear-of-bodily-injury standard, and the most common defenses.
Texas Revenge Porn: Criminal and Civil Consequences
Texas Penal Code §21.16 unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material and the parallel civil cause of action under Civil Practice & Remedies Code §98B.
Online Solicitation Stings: Constitutional Defense Toolkit
Texas Penal Code §33.021 online solicitation — fictitious-minor doctrine, Ex parte Lo history, and the First Amendment overlay shaping modern defenses.
Texas Civil Forfeiture: The Tight 30-Day Window
Texas CCP Chapter 59 forfeiture moves fast. Understand the 30-day notice rule, answer deadlines, and procedural traps that cost owners their property.
Federal vs. Texas Forfeiture: Equitable Sharing
How the DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program and equitable sharing change Texas seizure cases. Strategic implications for owners and lien holders.
Timbs v. Indiana and Forfeiture Defense
Timbs v. Indiana incorporated the Excessive Fines Clause against the states. How proportionality analysis applies to Texas and federal forfeiture.
How Van Buren Narrowed the CFAA — Texas Implications
Van Buren v. United States, 593 U.S. 374 (2021), narrowed
Texas §33.02: When Authorization Ends
Texas Penal Code §33.02 turns on
CFAA Sentencing: The $5,000 Loss Threshold
The $5,000 loss threshold in 18 USC 1030(c)(4)(A)(i)(I) controls felony CFAA charging. How loss gets calculated and how USSG §2B1.1 interacts.
Federal Target Letter? The First 72 Hours Matter Most
A federal target letter triggers a 72-hour window for counsel engagement, document preservation, and communication discipline. Here is what to do first.
When to Take a 5K1.1 Cooperation Deal in Federal Court
How federal counsel evaluates USSG 5K1.1 cooperation deals — written agreements, queen-for-a-day proffers, and Rule 35(b) alternatives.
Pre-Indictment Federal Investigation: Privilege Options
Attorney-client, work product, joint defense, and Upjohn corporate privilege — the working map for federal pre-indictment investigations.
Sequestered Jury Texas — When and Why It Happens
Texas jury sequestration — when courts isolate jurors, process, modern alternatives.
Hung Jury in Texas — What Happens Next
Texas hung jury consequences — mistrial, retrial, statutory framework.
Grand Jury vs Petit Jury in Texas — What's the Difference?
Texas grand jury vs petit jury — distinct roles, processes, and consequences.
Texas Voir Dire Process — How Juries Are Selected
Texas voir dire process — jury selection questioning, challenges, attorney strategy.
What Happens If I Miss Jury Duty in Texas?
Personal answer to missing Texas jury duty — consequences, response, remedy.
Jury Duty Excuse Letter Template for Texas
Texas jury duty excuse letter template — what to include, how to format, when to use.
What to Say to Not Get Picked for Jury Duty
Voir dire responses likely to result in not being selected for Texas jury — honest approaches.
How Much Do You Get Paid for Jury Duty in Texas?
Texas jury duty payment amounts — state minimum, county supplements, federal rates.
What Are the Chances My Jury Duty Group Gets Called In?
Probability of being called from Texas jury duty pool — statistical likelihood and factors.
How Does Jury Duty Work? Texas Process Step-by-Step
Complete Texas jury duty process — from summons to verdict, step-by-step.
What Happens If You Miss Jury Duty the First Time?
Texas first-time missed jury duty consequences — typical court response, rescheduling, mitigation.
What to Wear for Jury Duty Texas
Texas jury duty attire — what to wear and what to avoid for courthouse appearance.
What Happens If You Skip Jury Duty in Texas
Consequences of skipping Texas jury duty — escalation, fines, attempting to avoid service.
How Do You Get Picked for Jury Duty? Texas Selection Process
Texas jury selection process — pool sourcing, random selection, voir dire, final selection.
What Happens If You Don't Show Up for Jury Duty in Texas
Texas consequences for not showing up to jury duty — escalation pattern, fines, contempt.
What to Wear to Jury Duty — Texas Court Dress Code
Texas jury duty dress code — appropriate attire for courthouse, what to avoid.
Do You Get Paid for Jury Duty in Texas? Compensation Rules
Texas jury duty compensation rules — pay rates, employer obligations, what's included.
What Is Jury Duty? Complete Guide for Texas Residents
Complete Texas jury duty guide — service process, types of juries, civic responsibility.
How to Get Out of Jury Duty Legally in Texas
Legal ways to be excused from Texas jury duty — statutory exemptions, hardship excuses, deferrals.
What Happens If You Miss Jury Duty in Texas?
Texas consequences for missing jury duty — fines, contempt, judicial responses, how to remedy.