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When Police Don’t “Scrupulously Honor” Your Right to Remain Silent: What State v. Robles Means for Houston-Area Defendants
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. When you tell officers you’re done talking, they must stop. In The State of Texas v. Kevin Robles (Tex. App.—El Paso, July 31, 2025), the Eighth Court of Appeals affirmed suppression […]
Read MoreBurglary of Habitation in Texas: Charges, Penalties, and Defenses
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Getting charged with burglary of habitation in Texas is scary. This second-degree felony carries 2 to 20 years in prison. But understanding the law can help you make better choices about […]
Read MoreProbable Cause in Texas: Legal Examples
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Probable cause is a legal standard critical to protecting your rights during arrests, searches, and warrants in Texas. It requires law enforcement to base their actions on clear facts, not assumptions. […]
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