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Insights on Criminal Defense in San Antonio

Straight answers on Texas criminal law from a board-certified San Antonio defense attorney with 30+ years in Bexar County courts.

Arrested Off-Base Near JBSA? What Civilian Criminal Charges Mean for Service Members and Their Families

State Criminal Defense

August 2, 2026

Arrested Off-Base Near JBSA? What Civilian Criminal Charges Mean for Service Members and Their Families

Most of what comes up when you search for a military lawyer in San Antonio is either court-martial defense or military divorce. Here is what actually applies when a service member or military family member is arrested off base near JBSA.

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What to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Juvenile Arrest

Juvenile Defense

July 28, 2026

What to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Juvenile Arrest

A single phone call in the first 48 hours can be the difference between a sealed record and a lifetime consequence. Here is exactly what a San Antonio family needs to know the moment a child is arrested.

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