Bristol Myers | July 16, 2010
Someone reminded me the other day that it’s been over 4 months since I last put anything new on my blog. I’ve been a little too tied up in trial to engage in much self-promotion.
Starting in April, I came out swinging in 3 nasty felony jury trials…
In the first trial, I represented a fellow criminal [...]
Bristol Myers | March 5, 2010
Law enforcement agencies from more than 250 agencies across Texas will begin making arrests Saturday, March 6, as part of the Great Texas Warrant Roundup.
This major, multi-jurisdictional push kicked off Feb. 19 with the mailing of thousands of notices warning people with outstanding warrants of the impending arrest effort. The last day to clear warrants [...]
Bristol Myers | February 10, 2010
“What’s your winning percentage?”
This is a common question for potential clients to ask. Because our criminal justice system is an adversarial one, the question seems natural. After all, when two sports teams compete, there’s usually a clear winner and a clear loser. Why should lawyers butting heads in a courtroom be any different?
My most recent [...]
Bristol Myers | October 8, 2009
I was the only lawyer from Travis County who passed the test last year.
About a year ago, I took the exam to become Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Only half of the criminal lawyers who took the test were able to pass it.
As of last year, out of [...]
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 [...]