2024 Videos

24 videos published in 2024 by Board Certified Houston criminal defense attorneys and former prosecutors.

• Houston Federal Criminal Lawyer — Frequently Asked Questions

  Brian Foley answers the most frequent questions from those facing federal charges in Houston — the charges, your rights, bail, penalties, timelines, and what to do next.

• Federal Drug Charges

  Brian Foley and Luis Baez explain federal drug charges in Houston — how these cases are investigated, common offenses, the harsh mandatory-minimum penalties, and how to defend against them.

• Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Charges

  A Houston federal drug charge lawyer explains how federal sentencing guidelines work for drug offenses — base offense levels, mandatory minimums by drug and quantity, the safety valve, and substantial assistance.

• Texas Penal Code § 9.03 — Confinement as Justifiable Force

  Video: A Houston criminal defense attorney explains Texas Penal Code Section 9.03, when confinement can be justifiable force, and the role of citizen's arrest.

• Texas Penal Code § 9.02 — Justification

  Video: A Houston criminal defense attorney explains Texas Penal Code Section 9.02, the justification defense, the scenarios in Chapter 9 where it applies, and its limitations.

• Does a DWI Go on My Record?

  Houston DWI attorney Brian Foley explains what a criminal 'record' really is, how a DWI arrest is logged, how long it stays, and the difference between expunction and non-disclosure.

• The Walk and Turn Test

  Houston DWI attorney Brian Foley breaks down the walk-and-turn field sobriety test — the eight clues, who shouldn't be tested, and why how you look on video matters most.

• Houston DWI Attorneys — The Secrets to Dismissal of a DWI Charge

  Video: A Houston DWI lawyer explains how to get a DWI dismissed by challenging the traffic stop, using State v. Hardin and State v. Ballman.

• Can You Still Be Arrested in Texas During a Hurricane?

  Board Certified criminal law attorney Brian Foley explains Texas Penal Code Sec. 12.50 — the increased penalties for offenses committed during a declared disaster or evacuation order.

• Houston Public Intoxication Lawyer — Most Common Places to Get Arrested

  Video: A Houston public intoxication lawyer explains the most common places people get arrested for public intoxication in Houston and whether you can get it off your record.

• Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 3.05 — Racial Profiling & Whren v. United States

  Video: A Houston DWI attorney explains Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 3.05 on racial profiling and how Whren v. United States governs pretextual traffic stops.

• Texas Penal Code Article 9.01 — Definitions

  Brian Foley explains Texas Penal Code Section 9.01, the definitions foundational to Chapter 9's justification defenses — custody, escape, deadly force, habitation, and vehicle.

• Man Gets Run Over When Burglars Try to Get Away — Houston Criminal Attorney Explains the Charges

  Video: A Houston criminal attorney breaks down a viral clip of a man struck by a fleeing burglary suspect's car — the charges that follow (aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony murder if he dies) and why confronting fleeing thieves is dangerous and legally complicated.

• Houston Criminal Attorney Comments on Man Arrested for Assault

  Video: A Houston criminal attorney unravels the unusual case of Bryant Amastha, a quadriplegic accused of battery on a law enforcement officer.

• Texas Penal Code § 8.02 — Mistake of Fact

  Video: A Houston criminal defense attorney explains Texas Penal Code Section 8.02, the mistake of fact defense, and the reasonable belief requirement.

• Can Your Driver's License Be Suspended for a DWI?

  Video: A Houston DWI lawyer explains how a DWI can suspend your driver's license, refusal vs. failure suspensions, the 15-day ALR deadline, and occupational licenses.

• Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 3.04 — Official Misconduct

  Brian Foley explains Art. 3.04 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, which defines 'Official Misconduct' — intentional or knowing violations of the law by a public servant acting in an official capacity.

• Texas Penal Code 8.08 — Lack of Capacity / Mental Illness

  A Houston criminal attorney explains Texas Penal Code 8.08 — the special lack-of-capacity provision for children with mental illness or developmental disability in Class C cases.

• Texas Penal Code § 8.07 — Age Affecting Criminal Responsibility

  Video: A Houston criminal defense lawyer explains Texas Penal Code Section 8.07, how age affects criminal responsibility, and certification of juveniles as adults.

• Galveston DWI Attorneys — Representing Clients in Galveston, Texas

  Former prosecutors Brian Foley and Luis Baez explain their experienced, aggressive DWI defense for clients in Galveston, Texas.

• Apple Vision Pro Gets Man Arrested: Lawyer Explains

  A Houston criminal lawyer explains how the Apple Vision Pro intersects with traffic stops, reasonable suspicion, and driving-without-due-care law.

• Can you turn yourself in on a warrant without going to jail?

  Houston criminal attorney Luis Baez explains the 'walk-thru' — how you may be able to turn yourself in on a Harris County warrant, post bond, and avoid being booked into the county jail.

• Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 3.03 — Officers

  Video: A Houston criminal lawyer explains Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 3.03, which defines 'officers' to include both magistrates and peace officers.

• Galveston Theft Attorneys

  Video: Former prosecutors Brian Foley and Luis Baez explain theft and shoplifting charges in Galveston County — the penalty ladder, civil demand letters, and how theft cases get dismissed.