Texas Criminal Defense Blog

In creating this Texas criminal defense blog, Mercer & Keirnan hopes to:

(1) educate the Texas community about their constitutional rights

(2) put a stop to unlawful police encroachment on those rights

(3) provide a forum for Texans to discuss criminal justice issues

Magistrate's Order of Emergency Protection (MOEP) in Texas Family Violence Cases

What is a Texas Magistrate's Order of Emergency Protection? How to amend a MOEP in a family violence case in Texas.

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Apr 30, 20245 min read

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Everything You Need to Know About Pretrial Diversion in Harris County, Texas

Everything you need to know about pretrial diversion programs in Harris County, Texas.

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Apr 3, 20245 min read

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Assault on a Family Member by Impeding Breath in Texas

In Texas, Assault on a Family Member is typically a Class A Misdemeanor. If the victim alleges that he or she was choked, however, the...

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Mar 12, 20246 min read

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How to Get Your Record Expunged in Texas

As a practicing criminal defense attorney, clients often ask me how to get a criminal record expunged in Texas. The quick and easy answer...

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Feb 12, 20247 min read

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The Impact of New Texas Gun Laws

In my 10 years of experience as a weapons charge defense attorney in Houston, I've represented countless individuals charged with...

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Jan 11, 20243 min read

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Disclosing Prior Arrests: Cases Expunged in Texas

Do I have to disclose an arrest if the case has been expunged in Texas? In Texas, you DO NOT have to disclose an expunged case. Texas...

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Oct 26, 20223 min read

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Defending Aggravated Assault on a Family Member Cases in Texas

A misdemeanor assault-family member charge can become a felony Aggravated Assault on a Family Member if a deadly weapon is alleged to...

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Jan 27, 20215 min read

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Too Stoned to Drive: DWI Arrests involving Marijuana, THC Vape Pens and Synthetic Marijuana

Can you get arrested for DWI if you're driving while stoned or on prescription drugs? The answer is Yes, even if you haven't had a drop...

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Dec 6, 20193 min read

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How to Drop Assault Charges Against a Family Member

I get calls every day from spouses asking how to drop assault charges against a family member. In Texas, the victim in an assault family...

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Feb 26, 20195 min read

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New Texas Law Lets You Seal a Prior DWI Conviction

The new non-disclosure laws in Texas, which took effect on September 1, 2017, allow you to clear or seal a prior DWI on your record. This...

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Jun 29, 20184 min read

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