Tarrant County is one of many counties in Texas that offer specialty programs to address the needs of a specific defendant population. These programs target

Prior to 2018, if you were arrested in Arlington, you were housed at the City of Arlington jail until your bond was set by a

The answer is, maybe. Under Texas law, State prosecutors can add an enhancement paragraph to certain criminal offenses for anyone accused of committing those particular

Knowing when and how to hire a criminal lawyer is important if you are facing criminal charges or being investigated.  Read below to find out

With the recent vacancy on the US Supreme Court and President Trump’s appointment of Brett Kavanaugh, there is a lot of talk in the media

Carpenter vs United States The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled concerning what type of authorization is required when obtaining historical cell phone

Parents, do you have a teen or young adult that has been arrested for some form of theft?  You aren’t alone.  According to the TxDPS

Theft can come in many forms – shoplifting, taking something from someone else’s yard, writing a check that you know will not clear the bank,

Possession of Marijuana Concentrate or TCH (“dabs”, “budder”, “BHO”, “710”) in Texas Have you ever heard of marijuana concentrate or TCH (also called Tetrahydrocannabidiol)?  Well,

In light of recent events, “gun laws” and “gun law reform” have been hot topics in the news. But many people in Texas don’t know

Remove Your Criminal Record from Public View: Non-Disclosure Attorney Is a criminal record preventing you from obtaining that new job?  Have you found your mug

Consequences Associated with a DWI Conviction – and Why You Need a Qualified Criminal Lawyer Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is the one crime where people

Concealed Weapons on College Campus As of August 1, 2016, Texas individuals who have a License to Carry can legally carry their concealed weapon on

Under the Constitution, we are given certain rights that cannot be infringed on. One of the most important is the right to not be a

Many of my clients come into my office thinking their case will automatically be dismissed because an officer did not read them their Miranda Rights

No. A general misconception in our society is that an officer can only pull someone over if the speed is recorded on a radar gun.

Most people confuse getting a case dismissed with the case being “off their record”. To the contrary. Even if a case is dismissed, the actual

Until recently, there were countless individuals being arrested and charged with felonies for having a gun or illegal knife on them when they attempted to

The Law Office of Stephen Handy: Fort Worth Criminal & DWI Lawyer Here’s the scenario. You decide if it’s a DWI or a smart choice.

Friends will ask me what to do with the red light camera violation they just received in the mail. They ask me because I’m a

The Law Office of Stephen Handy: Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyer Do you have questions concerning what an assault is and what the different types

I was recently contacted by the New York Times to discuss the issue of why so many people are caught going through airport security with