Bristol Myers | August 30, 2009
My advice? If you are facing criminal charges…or if you might be involved in litigation of any sort…get off Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and any other social media you are currently using.
This article from Texas Lawyer writer Miriam Rozen reinforces the point that the life you’re exposing to all your “friends” can and will be used against you in [...]
Bristol Myers | August 18, 2009
This is a heart-breaking story from the Austin American-Statesman. A father is being prosecuted for child endangerment after his infant son died from hyperthermia in his car.
The remainder of this father’s life will be lived as an apology to his son. What is gained by prosecuting him? Will branding this man a criminal make you a more [...]
Bristol Myers | August 16, 2009
A good friend reminded me that dove hunting season is just about two weeks away. In that spirit, take a look at this brief article from our friends at the Wall Street Journal Law Blog.
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2009/08/13/for-exxonmobil-the-bird-is-now-a-criminal-word/
It is yet another example of over-criminalization of our laws and over-federalization of our criminal jurisprudence. Granted, Exxon has a bad environmental [...]
Bristol Myers | August 12, 2009
“Every case is different.” Usually criminal defense lawyers tell that to folks to downplay previous successes. Sometimes, as in today’s case, it’s a reminder to stay aggressive.
It was just about the worst kind of DWI: the client wrecked into a pole and blew over twice the legal limit. The airbags had deployed, so I figured I might be [...]
Bristol Myers | August 10, 2009
I’m opening my blog with a solution to a fairly common problem. The call to my office starts something like this: “I’m on probation, and I picked up (another) DWI. Should I tell my probation officer? Am I going to jail? What do I do next?”
First, check your conditions of probation. Most Texas counties require that you [...]