As a criminal defense attorney Lance Turnbow is in various courts almost every day. There are things he sees that he finds troubling and probably the most troubling is what happens to people who try to represent themselves. Lance sees a lot of criminal defendants who try to represent themselves in court. Even misdemeanor charges … read more »
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Interesting Drug Case Victory
I recently won a suppression hearing for a defendant charged with possessing marijuana and a controlled substance. The facts were interesting but not uncommon. Driver stopped for driving "in the back of the Goodwill parking lot after the store was closed". The reason for the stop...lots of recent thefts at Goodwill. On direct examination, the … read more »
Ignition Interlock Device Law In Texas
As a Texas criminal defense attorney, I handle many DWI cases. These cases are complicated and require a lot of effort and skill to obtain the best outcome. Some are dismissed, some are reduced to lesser charges, some are resolved with no probation, and some (especially DWI 2nd's or DWI 3rd's) involve a probation period. … read more »
How To Win A Drug Possession Case
A felony drug charge is a nightmare come true -- a serious offense that can have long-term consequences. As much as you might want to pull the covers over your head and pretend it’s just a bad dream, you need to take action right away to prevent these charges from negatively impacting the rest of … read more »
What’s So Suspicious About Suspicious Vehicles?
As someone who defends lots of controlled substance and marijuana cases, I am always looking at police procedures related to the detention and search of defendants. Many of these interactions between law enforcement and citizens come from call-ins for a "suspicious vehicle." The call comes from a concerned citizen who sees a vehicle parked in … read more »