http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/ Published by The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson, P.C. en-us 2009-10-24T15:13:54-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/10/plano_criminal_defense_lawyer.html Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer, Troy Burleson Hello, my name is Troy Burleson and I am a partner in the Frisco, Texas criminal defense firm of Biederman & Burleson, PLLC. If you have recently been arrested and accused of... Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer - Plano, Texas DWI Attorney - Dallas Criminal Lawyer Troy P. Burleson 2009-10-24T15:13:54-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/09/doing_justice_i_think_not.html Many of you may be aware of the unfortunate ruling recently by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals regarding death row inmate Charles Dean Hood. Attorneys for Mr. Hood appealed his conviction when it was discovered that the district judge... Justice Watch Troy P. Burleson 2009-09-18T12:27:38-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/09/congrats_to_new_366th_district_1.html It was a bitter-sweet week for me personally. Early this week, it was announced that Governor Perry had made the decision to appoint current Collin County Court at Law 4 Judge Ray Wheless to the 366th District Court bench. One... Court News Troy P. Burleson 2009-09-17T14:40:06-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/02/terry_glenn_public_intoxicatio_1.html Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn was recently arrested and charged with public intoxication. Under Texas Law, a person commits the offense of public intoxication if he/she appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the... Terry Glenn Public Intoxication Troy P. Burleson 2009-02-06T20:23:30-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/02/why_alr_hearings_are_important.html If you have been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, an ALR Hearing is important to your future driving privileges. You have 15 days from the day of your DWI arrest to request an ALR hearing. If you... Why ALR Hearings are Important Troy P. Burleson 2009-02-06T11:14:16-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/02/michael_phelps_marijuana_posse_1.html Many of you have seen the picture above and read the recent story about Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps. Apparently, Mr. Phelps was photographed smoking what appears to be a marijuana pipe or bong. It is doubtful that Mr.... A Look at Celebrity Crime Troy P. Burleson 2009-02-01T16:17:23-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/01/definition_of_public_intoxicat.html Texas Penal Code Section 49.02. PUBLIC INTOXICATION. (a) A person commits an offense if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another. (b) It is a defense... Public Intoxication Troy P. Burleson 2009-01-26T20:52:49-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/01/texas_dwi_laws.html Texas DWI Laws: A Review From Collin County DWI Attorneys Charged with DWI in Texas: Here is a quick review of the Texas DWI Laws Classification of DWI under Texas Law: Texas Penal Code §49.04. Under Texas Law, an offense... Texas DWI Laws Troy P. Burleson 2009-01-20T20:43:35-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/01/what_happens_after_a_crime_in.html From the State Bar of Texas' online "Citizen's Guide" to the Texas Criminal Justice Process. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A CRIME IS COMMITTED? After a crime is committed, the preliminary investi- gation by a law enforcement agency generally begins when responding... What Happens After a Crime is Committed Troy P. Burleson 2009-01-18T10:19:14-06:00 http://www.texascriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/01/rights_of_the_person_accused.html From the State Bar of Texas' online "Citizen's Guide" to the Texas Criminal Justice Process. WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF THE PERSON ARRESTED? The person making an arrest is required without unnecessary delay to take the person arrested before a... What Are the Rights of the Person Arrested Troy P. Burleson 2009-01-17T10:14:47-06:00