Andrew & Andrew on Texas Criminal Defense

The Andrews are going there! We may not be the best equipped to discuss women’s health but this time its intersecting with criminal law and we, as defenders, need to be prepared for all that comes our way. Listen in as we try to prepare for the impending public health crisis as best we can. Crazy times ahead!

The Andrews discuss Decker’s recent contested motions: a Motion to Suppress and a Motion to Quash. We cover the legal basis for each and some of the law regarding them. We’re sure you all will get something out of this discussion.

The Andrews answer some really great questions we received from one of our listeners. We discuss how to be a better orator, how to find a mentor, how to find experts and more on this episode that may be geared toward the lawyer-to-be rather than the seasoned pro, but we think there’s enough nuggets of wisdom we’ve learned over the years to enlighten every one of our listener demographics. contact...

Follow along as we discuss Article 18.01 of the Code of Criminal Procedure: its all about search warrants! We’ll discuss the basics of what you need to know and how to fight these for your client.

The Andrews have a fascinating discussion with Kasia Cristobal, Reference Librarian for Tarlton Law Library Public Services and Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Kasia reached out to us with some thoughtful questions about “real world” legal research. Listen in as the tables are flipped and the Andrews are asked questions about staying on top of the law in the fast-movin...

This is a listener-submitted topic! The Andrews’ discuss some of their tips on selecting juries. Are you a lecturer or a questioner? Do you loop? Powerpoint or no? There’s no right or wrong way to pick a jury, so long as you are finding the right jurors to return your two word verdict. Listen in for some of the ways we select a jury.

The Andrews discuss hard things on this episode. We defenders have a hard job and sometimes that takes its toll on us. As a profession, we suffer high rates of depression, addiction, and suicide. Its important that we take time to care for ourselves; after all, if we are not well, we can not serve our clients well. We have hard trials and hard clients, so what are some strategies we can do to cope...

We’re the Andrews and we intend to alarm you…with a terrible ruling out of the CCA. Tobias Lopez joins us to discuss an update on his Harassment case where he won BIG TIME in the 2nd COA. This time around, not so much; but, all is well and Tobias is still fighting for his clients. Listen in as we discuss this asinine reasoning by the CCA and how text messages and other electronic communications ar...

The Andrews interview Harmony Schuerman on this episode about what it takes to defend the worst allegations in our society. Listen in as she shares her personal trial prep process and make sure you listen to what she says about the importance of preparation and organization. To contact Harmony with help on one of your big (or small) cases, visit https://hmscriminallaw.com/

Get it? Today the two of us discuss the basics (and we mean basics) of Juvenile law. You will not be able to competently represent a juvenile based purely on listening to us; please God I hope you’re not doing that for any of our episodes! But this episode should point you in the right direction if you have a specific question on one of your cases. Please reach out if you have any questions!

The Andrews discuss dispositive pre-trial motions, namely Motions to Suppress, on today’s episode! Get excited!

The Andrews interview Krista Harvey, the immigration attorney with MyPadilla.com, a FREE service from the Capital Area Private Defender Service and TIDC. Listen in as we are schooled on why all defenders should be using this to better serve those clients who may be undocumented citizens. All defenders, drop everything and sign up for a profile on mypadilla.com . The statute we mention toward the e...

The Andrews interview Kristi Taylor, Executive Director of The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health, on how we as defenders can better serve our clients who suffer from mental incompetency. Listen to this discussion on the pitfalls of the process our clients must go through when trying to regain competency and what you can do to speed up the process. Check the links below for more resources,...

Matthew Smid joins the Andrews to discuss everything white collar crime on today’s episode. Listen as he explains just what the heck a white collar crime is and how they can be defended. Matt, a former college basketball player, takes the same intensity he brought to the game to his defense of citizens. This is truly a must listen for all you Defenders out there. You can reach Matt directly here ....

The Andrews welcome back mitigation specialist Victoria Rusk to speak with us today about mitigating the hardest individuals to represent, child sexual predators. While this may seem like an impossible task, Victoria gives us so great things to consider when defending the toughest crimes to be accused of. If you know anyone who would make a great mitigation specialist, visit mitigationuniversity.c...

The Andrews celebrate this third Holiday Special by discussing the topic we love to hate: DWI’s! This year’s episode is on a little known aspect of a DWI conviction, the DPS Superfine. Follow along in your songbooks, brethren and sistren, at hymn number TTC 709. Please don’t drink and drive but we encourage you to listen to us while you drive.

Defenders, when you’re bogged down by the rote and mundane aspects of our job, have you ever yearned for an easier, dare I say, automatic way to run your business? Well, the Andrews have the answer for you…Actually, our guest, Rocky Ramirez has the answer for you: automation! Take a listen and learn how you can serve your clients better, and run your practice much more efficiently. For specific qu...

The Andrews discuss the state of indigent defense in Texas with Geoff Burkhart, Executive Director of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC). Listen in as we discuss what TIDC does statewide and what they can do for you, the solo defender. Mr. Burkhart can be contacted through his office at (512) 936-6994 .

The Andrews spend some time today discussing the the particulars of hunting regulations that could leave you needing the services of one of the fine defenders found in our Great State. Hunters, you’ll want to listen to this lively discussion before venturing out into the field with your rifle.

Its just the Andrews today for a shorter-than-normal episode highlighting a shorter-than-normal penal code section. 12.44(a) and (b) can be extremely useful in getting the right deal for your client. Listen in as the Andrews discuss this often requested, seldom given code section.

The Andrews sit down with a relatively new attorney, Jeffrey Shearer, who recently appealed a case up to the 2nd Court Of Appeals. We talk with Jeff about the process, the issues, and the preparation it takes to argue a case before a panel of Judges. This is a great example of an attorney doing what needs to be done to protect and represent his client. Contact Jeff at (817) 345-0147 for all your a...

The Andrews shed some light on the new changes in criminal law taking effect on September 1. Listen in as they discuss the much needed reforms, and some absolutely ridiculous changes the government passed into law. Let us know what you think at texascrimdefense.com

The Andrews sit down with Dean Miyazono, an attorney who has more than 100 trials under his belt, to discuss retrograde extrapolation. This can be a confusing and daunting area of DWI law that many attorneys shy away from but as Dean assures us, there are many defense that can come up during these situations. Dean mentioned more than once that defenders should read the chapter on Retrograde Extrap...

The Andrews discuss the latest issues with Terry Frisks and how the changing firearm carry laws will affect the longstanding Supreme Court case. Constitutional Carry in Texas will change alot for some people, and not much for others; one thing is clear, as defenders we need to be ready for how it will change fact patterns in our cases.

Stephanie Brown with the Bexar County Public Defender’s Office talks with us today about representing individuals in magistration proceedings. Magistration is the very first court appearance a defendant makes after being arrested and for the longest time defense attorneys were non-existent during them. That changed a couple years ago in Bexar County and the results have been astounding. Listen in...