What to Expect When You're Arrested (in San Antonio)

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call us at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. Click the link below to receive 4 Things You Should Do If You've Been Arrested: https://bit.ly/3tDOVbt We explain why carrying a gun in Texas can make an arrest more likely, even when you believe you are followi...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call us at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. Click the link below to receive 4 Things You Should Do If You've Been Arrested: https://bit.ly/3tDOVbt The most dangerous moment in a traffic stop often isn’t the lights in your mirror, it’s the...

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call us at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. Click the link below to receive 4 Things You Should Do If You've Been Arrested: https://bit.ly/3tDOVbt Courtroom testimony isn’t a free-for-all; it’s a tightly defined system that decides which voices the jury h...

Send us Fan Mail If you're being charged with a crime, there are three ways your case can end: dismissal, trial, or a plea. If you accept a plea, your case will not be dismissed. This sounds simple, but it's something most people don't think of when they're deciding whether or not to accept a plea. Most cases that get dismissed are dismissed later in the case. Once the state is...

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call me at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. Click the link below to receive 4 Things You Should Do If You've Been Arrested: https://bit.ly/3tDOVbt We lay out the four biggest mistakes people make after a family violence arrest and show how to avoid new ch...

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call me at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. Click the link below to receive 4 Things You Should Do If You've Been Arrested: https://bit.ly/3tDOVbt We have represented several clients who were arrested for unlawful carry of a weapon when they had no idea t...

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call me at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. Click the link below to receive 4 Things You Should Do If You've Been Arrested: https://bit.ly/3tDOVbt Navigating the criminal justice system feels like walking through a minefield without a map. What evidence s...

Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call me at 210-405-6410 or click here to schedule a free consultation. https://seanhenricksen.com/schedule-consultation/ The legal aftermath of a criminal charge—even a misdemeanor—can haunt you for years if you don't take proper action. Drawing from both professional expertise and...

Send us Fan Mail The criminal justice system operates on rules that often surprise those caught in its machinery. Whether you're facing charges or supporting someone who is, understanding these realities can make a critical difference in case outcomes. Most people believe that when a victim wants charges dropped, prosecutors simply comply. The truth is far more complicated. As we explore in t...

Send us Fan Mail If you're being charged with a crime in San Antonio, use the link below to schedule a free consultation where we'd be happy to discuss your case with you: https://seanhenricksen.com/schedule-consultation/ The criminal justice system often presents defendants with difficult choices that can profoundly impact their futures. In this episode, we dive into one of the most cha...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the appeals process in criminal law, clarifying common misconceptions and outlining the essential steps involved when a trial verdict is contested. Listeners learn about the timeline, different levels of appellate courts, and the potential outcomes of an appeal, empowering them with the knowledge to navigate this critical aspect of the legal system. • Underst...

Send us Fan Mail Can cleaning up your criminal record truly transform your future? In this episode, I share my personal journey through the challenges of a DWI arrest and the pivotal moment I discovered the power of record expungement. You'll learn about the two primary methods available in Texas to clear your record: expunction and non-disclosure. Understand how expunction, the gold standard...

Send us Fan Mail What if we told you that, even with a minor legal misstep, there's a potential path for redemption that could end with the expunction of your criminal record? In this episode, I walk you through the maze of pre-trial diversion programs in Texas, with a spotlight on Bexar County. I explain the benefits and pitfalls of these programs designed for first-time offenders or those w...

Send us Fan Mail If you accept a plea or if you're found guilty at trial, you could end up on probation. Here I'll tell you what probation is and what to expect if you end up on probation. If you're being charged with a crime in San Antonio, use the link below to schedule a free consultation with us: https://seanhenricksen.com/schedule-consultation/ We also have a free download for...

Send us Fan Mail When you're charged with a crime, your case can end in three ways. It could be dismissed, you could accept a plea, or it could go to trial. In this episode we discuss what trial is, when to take your case to trial, and what a trial looks like. If you're being charged with a crime in San Antonio, use the link below to schedule a free consultation with us: https://seanhenr...

Send us Fan Mail Most people want their case to be dismissed. What exactly does it mean to have your case dismissed and how does it happen? If your case is dismissed, what do you need to do next? If you have any questions about this episode or if you're being charged with a crime in San Antonio, feel free to call us at 210-775-0852 or click the link below to schedule a free consultation. http...

Send us Fan Mail While your case winds its way through the system, you will likely receive an offer on your case. What is an offer and should you take it? If you accept an offer, you will go in front of a judge with a plea agreement. Usually that will you pleading guilty or no contest to a charge in exchange for an agreed upon punishment. What's less clear is whether trying to determine wheth...

Send us Fan Mail If you're being charged with a possession case, there are several things that are specific to those types of cases that you should know about. In these types of cases, the main issues are whether the search that led to to cops finding the illegal substance or object (drugs, guns, identification, etc) was a legal search and can they prove that you were the one possessing the i...

Send us Fan Mail If you're being charged with a family violence case (assault, violation of protective order, terroristic threat, interfering with an emergency call), there are several things that are specific to those types of cases that you should know about. In these types of cases, there aren't usually any witnesses other than you and the alleged victim. The victim may even want the...

Send us Fan Mail If you're being charged with DWI, there are several things that are specific to DWI cases that you should know about. One of those is that when you're arrested for DWI, DPS is also trying to suspend you drivers license. There is also a lot of science that goes into whether your blood alcohol is above or below .08. If you're being charged with a crime in the San Anto...

Send us Fan Mail When you're charged with a crime, the defendant and his attorney have the right to review the evidence against the defendant. In this episode we discuss what your rights to review evidence in your case and we discuss the differences between misdemeanors and felonies. If you have any questions about the topic in this episode or if you're being charged with a crime in the...

Send us Fan Mail When someone is arrested and bails out of jail, they're given a court date. One of their most common questions is, "What is going to happen on my first court date?" We discuss what your first court date will be like and try to let you know what you can expect at your first setting. If you have questions about anything we say in this podcast or if you're being c...

Send us Fan Mail When you get out of jail, there are some things that you need to do that will help you get the best result on your case. If you're being charged with a crime in the San Antonio area (Bexar County) I would be happy to help you. You can call me at 210-775-0852 or click the link below to schedule a free consultation. https://seanhenricksen.com/schedule-consultation/ Click the li...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a cop arrests you? In this episode, I talk about what you should do and what you shouldn't do when you're being investigated for a crime and when you're arrested. I also discuss bonding out and conditions of bond. If you have any questions about this or if you're being charged with a crime, feel free to call me at 210-775-0852 or click here to...

Send us Fan Mail I'm a criminal defense attorney in San Antonio and when I was in my early 20s I was arrested for DWI. I had no idea what to expect or what was going on with my case because my attorney didn't let me know what to expect. Now that I'm an attorney, I want to make sure that you don't have to go through the same experience that I did. This podcast will let you know...