A case I got dismissed recently is a perfect example of that. Unfortunately, my client and her boyfriend got into an altercation at a local bar. They were both intoxicated. My client refused to leave with her drunk boyfriend and insisted that she was going to call a friend to pick her up. Whe...
Read MoreWhat happens if you pass a breath test? Nothing. You are already under arrest and being charged. You will still have to get a bond, hire a lawyer, and fight your case. The state has other ways they can try to prove intoxication. If an officer ever tells you that if you pass a breath test you can ...
Read MoreAs a defense lawyer in Houston who handles a lot of domestic violence cases, I am often asked about Affidavits of Non-Prosecution. Many times, my clients ask me about this, or the complainant on one of my criminal cases reaches out to me, or sometimes individuals want to hire me to represent them...
Read MoreTheft is Texas is the “unlawful appropriation of property with the intent to deprive the owner of property”. Basically, taking something that is not yours, you know it’s not yours, and your intent is to take that away from the actual owner.
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I get questions every day, “Can I bond out…” or “Can I bond my family member out if they have an immigration hold”?
The answer is no if you have an immigration hold. That’s a federal hold meaning that person is going to immigration after the case is over, win or lose. The only way you can bond o...
In the state of Texas, all witnesses are created equal. What I mean by that is, in a jury trial, all witnesses start on a level playing field. That means that if there’s an officer testifying, or a witness who might have a criminal record testifies or just a normal citizen testifying, all witness...
Read More- Guadalupe VI’ve known Eric Benavides for a very long time! We went to school together, this man was a very goal oriented and very dedicated to helping people even in his High School years! If there’s one person I recommend for you lawyer needs it with be Eric! Ain’t nothing better than having someone that is very knowledgeable and very dedicated to the people then him! I highly recommend him to represent anybody!
- Scot BI’ve known Eric for about 10 years now and he has always been a person I could count on to ask any legal questions and get insightful answers. He’s very knowledgeable and also has the personal drive to continue to build, improve, and grow his business through his hard work and desire to help people in need. He is thorough in his research and understanding a situation in depth before formulating a strategy or approach to dealing with it. He’s also just smart.
- Tony RI have known Eric for well over a decade and watched him become an attorney of the highest caliber. He has developed into an excellent trial attorney over the years due to his tenacity in fighting for each and every ones clients. He always handles himself in a professional manner and his ethics are of the highest standard. I highly recommend Mr. Benavides as he and his team will provide representation second to none.
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