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2019-08-14 15:20
This video explains how to beat a gun possession charge. Beating a gun charge might involve challenging the traffic stop, vehicle search, the suspect's consent, or the suspect's knowledge. V… Read More
2019-07-31 17:12
In this video a criminal attorney explains how to beat a theft charge. This could be a shoplifting court case, a theft charge from Walmart, grand theft charges, or a petty theft charge.In th… Read More
2019-07-23 18:58
This video explains how to beat drug possession charges. Beating drug charges involves a 4 step evaluation of your case. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about beating… Read More
2019-06-26 21:38
This video explains the risks and benefits of working as a police confidential informant. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about informants in drug cases, being a confi… Read More
2019-06-11 23:14
This video explains why you should use stories to create a great opening statement in court. Since the opening statement is your first opportunity to tell the jury about your case, use stori… Read More
2019-06-04 22:54
This video explains how to use jury selection questions to identify biased jurors during the jury selection process when defending criminal charges. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for mor… Read More
2019-05-07 22:51
This video explains the secret ingredient for preparing a great cross examination. It avoids cross examination techniques, rather the video explains how deep creative thought is the key to d… Read More
2019-05-01 16:11
This video explains grand jury testimony and the pros & cons of defendant testimony to the grand jury in their own defense. The video further considers the grand jury process and a grand… Read More
2019-04-24 16:01
This video explains the pros and cons of a pretrial diversion program, sometimes known as pretrial intervention. It considers how pretrial diversion works in criminal cases, its advantages a… Read More
2019-04-17 15:21
What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? This video explains habeas corpus and provides examples of pre-trial and post-conviction writs. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about… Read More
2019-04-10 16:07
This video describes the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals scientific and legal challenges to forensics in criminal court. It's the 2nd video in our series on utilizing science and law… Read More
2019-04-03 15:20
This video describes forensic evidence as the intersection of science and law. It begins a new series on using science and law to defend against forensic evidence in court. Visit https://www… Read More
2019-03-27 15:49
This video explains a criminal appeal and how to withdraw a guilty or no contest plea using a motion for new trial or writ of habeas corpus. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more inform… Read More
2019-03-20 16:34
This video explains actual authority vs apparent authority regarding a consent search in criminal law and how the police use a person's consent to avoid the 4th Amendment probable cause sear… Read More
2019-03-13 14:59
This video begins a new series on consent to search in criminal cases and how the police use a person's consent to avoid the 4th Amendment probable cause requirement. Visit https://www.gusti… Read More
2019-03-06 16:02
This video explains 5th Amendment pretrial motions to suppress evidence of criminal confessions and how they are used to defend criminal charges. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for additi… Read More
2019-03-01 21:17
Enjoy our latest playlist at Gustitis Law which marries the use of polygraph tests and plea bargaining in criminal defense cases. Thanks for watching! Read More
2019-02-27 15:45
This video explains how criminal pretrial motions for discovery can be used to help you prepare and defend your charges in criminal pre-trial proceedings. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com f… Read More
2019-02-20 17:00
This video considers 4th Amendment pretrial motions to suppress evidence and how they can be used to defend your criminal charges. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information abou… Read More
2019-02-13 16:01
This video begins a new series on pretrial motions in criminal cases and how they can help you defend criminal charges. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about pre-trial… Read More
2019-02-06 18:57
This video describes why a police polygraph test is not protected by the attorney client privilege and that anyone considering taking a lie detector test should hire their own polygraph expe… Read More
2019-01-30 16:59
This video explains how a polygraph examination (lie detector test) can be used to help defend your criminal charges. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about polygraph e… Read More
2019-01-23 18:45
This video begins a new series on how a polygraph examination can be used to help your criminal defense. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about polygraph examinations (… Read More
2019-01-16 18:42
When considering your right to speedy trial, should you actively assert your speedy trial right by requesting a trial? This video is #3 in our series on your right to a speedy public trial p… Read More
2019-01-09 16:57
Regarding your right to speedy trial, what are some common reasons for criminal trial delay and should you be concerned? This video is the 2nd in our series on your right to a speedy public… Read More
2019-01-03 18:04
What is your right to speedy trial when you face criminal charges? This video begins a new series on your right to a speedy public trial provided by the 6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitutio… Read More
2018-12-26 18:11
This video is about the police and social media and explains whether you should delete your social media accounts after being arrested, being charged, or being investigated by the police.In… Read More
2018-12-17 19:02
This video is about the police and social media. Specifically, it explains how your social media accounts can adversely impact the defense of your criminal case. Visit https://www.gustitisla… Read More
2018-12-10 17:31
This video explains how to use a batterer intervention program to improve the chances of getting domestic violence charges dismissed or reduced. This is video #4 in our series on domestic vi… Read More
2018-12-03 15:24
This video explains how to drop charges against someone for domestic violence to improve the chances of getting domestic violence charges dismissed or reduced. This is video #3 in our series… Read More
2018-11-29 23:11
Please enjoy our new playlist about reconciliation following domestic violence Read More
2018-11-26 16:58
How can you use domestic violence reconciliation as part of a domestic violence defense strategy to improve your chances of getting domestic violence charges dismissed or reduced? This is vi… Read More
2018-11-19 15:56
What can improve your chances of getting domestic violence charges dismissed or reduced? This video begins a new series on domestic violence defense strategies. In this video, Stephen Gustit… Read More
2018-11-14 18:19
Enjoy our latest playlist on student disciplinary hearings in college. Thanks for watching at Gustitis Law Read More
2018-11-12 17:48
Do your student rights in college help you defend a university disciplinary hearing? This video is the third in our series on the dangers students face in a university disciplinary hearing… Read More
2018-11-05 16:55
How can your student code of conduct get you arrested? This video is the second in our series on the dangers students face in a university disciplinary hearing. This video explains, when stu… Read More
2018-10-29 16:10
What dangers do students face in a university disciplinary hearing? This video begins a new series on navigating a student disciplinary hearing in college. This video explains how to defend… Read More
2018-10-25 20:32
Enjoy our new playlist on managing encounters with the police Read More
2018-10-22 16:22
This video answers the question: what are my rights with police when stopped by the cops for police questioning? We must know our rights! In this video, Stephen Gustitis answers the question… Read More
2018-10-22 16:22
This video answers the question: what are my rights with police when stopped by the cops for police questioning? We must know our rights! In this video, Stephen Gustitis answers the question… Read More
2018-10-15 17:10
What are 3 good reasons to defend yourself in court? Our 3rd video in the series on plea bargaining pros and cons explains the reasons to plead not guilty, to fight your case, and to defend… Read More
2018-10-11 15:31
Enjoy our new playlist on the plea bargaining debate! Read More
2018-10-08 16:03
The 2nd video in our series on plea bargaining pros and cons. This series explains arguments for and against plea bargaining.In this video on plea bargaining pros and cons, Stephen Gustitis… Read More
2018-10-01 15:29
We begin our series on plea bargaining pros and cons. This series explains arguments for and against plea bargaining. You can visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about ple… Read More
2018-09-27 17:49
How is your right to remain silent applied to specific police encounters in the field? Board certified criminal attorney, Stephen Gustitis, addresses this question in a new Gustitis Law play… Read More
2018-09-24 14:21
You just got arrested. This video explains your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney if you get arrested by the cops.In this video, Stephen Gustitis answers the question what… Read More
2018-09-18 19:27
In this video, Stephen Gustitis discusses three tips on how to choose a lawyer to defend criminal charges. Clients should be investigating the lawyer's competence, work ethic, and price befo… Read More
2018-09-18 19:26
In this video, Stephen Gustitis discusses how DUI lawyers are skilled differently than the typical criminal defense lawyer. These cases are very technical and scientific. DUI lawyers must be… Read More
2018-09-18 19:25
Will you get arrested for DUI after getting stopped? Getting arrested for DUI is a high probability! For more information about defending DUI in Bryan-College Station visit https://www.gusti… Read More
2018-09-18 19:25
What are the best DUI defense tactics? It starts with understanding the police DUI investigation. For more information about Bryan-College Station DUI defense strategies, visit https://www.g… Read More
2018-09-18 19:24
How can your DUI attorney use the personal contact phase of the DUI investigation to defend your DUI arrest? For more information on defending Bryan-College Station DUI in court, visit https… Read More
2018-09-18 19:24
Defending your DUI in court takes a skilled DUI lawyer. Learn how DUI attorneys use the vehicle in motion phase of the DUI investigation to defend DUI arrests. For more information, visit ht… Read More
2018-09-18 19:23
Using the sobriety tests is part of DUI defense tactics your criminal defense attorney can use to fight your DUI arrest. We use the DUI investigation against the police! For more information… Read More
2018-09-18 19:23
What are the best DUI defense tactics your DUI defense lawyer can use to challenge the Intoxilyzer breath test while defending your DUI arrest? For more information on DWI defense in Bryan-C… Read More
2018-09-18 19:22
What are your rights with the police when you get pulled over in your car? You can visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about defending criminal cases in Bryan-College Stat… Read More
2018-09-18 19:21
The best DUI defense tactics include fighting the DUI blood test. Skilled criminal defense lawyers can challenge the DUI blood draw procedure to defend a DUI arrest. For more information on… Read More
2018-09-18 19:19
What are your rights with the police (with cops at your door)? You can visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about your rights with cops at your house and defending criminal… Read More
2016-01-13 16:01
ALR court in Bryan|College Station is often a waiting game. ALR is short for Administrative License Revocation and clients get embroiled in this legal process when they are arrested for driv… Read More
2016-01-13 15:59
Last Wednesday I posted about the ALR (Administrative License Revocation) process while waiting to defend several clients in Bryan|College Station. It was a good day in ALR court. Seve… Read More
2016-01-13 15:56
Following is a letter sent to the Brazos County Attorney, Rod Anderson, explaining some trouble we've had in viewing DWI videos recorded on proprietary video programs used by local law enfor… Read More
2016-01-13 15:53
Persons accused of DWI in Bryan|College Station are often subject to "conditions of bond" imposed by the magistrate who set the bond after arrest. In cases where the accused person is allege… Read More
2013-07-05 19:06
The only thing we can count on is change. Hopefully, the changes life brings our way make us stronger, wiser, and more empathetic to our fellow life travelers.Since January 2013 I've relocat… Read More
2012-12-04 19:30
On December 31, 2012 Brazos County will say goodbye to Bill Turner, probably the best Texas elected prosecutor ever. Turner choose not to run for office this year and retire after more than… Read More
2012-11-27 23:46
This week, news agencies reported certain computer evidence was overlooked by the prosecution in the Casey Anthony murder investigation and subsequent criminal trial prosecution. The overloo… Read More
2012-08-17 16:45
Ok . . . I admit I borrowed this Rule from Leroy Jethro Gibbs. But what can I say . . . I just love knives. Kershaw assisted-opening knives are some of my favorites. This model, ma… Read More
2012-08-13 16:09
In 1770 British soldiers killed five civilians in a street confrontation in what became known as the Boston Massacre. The soldiers were arrested on criminal charges and accused. Needles… Read More
2012-08-11 20:00
I've spent a great deal of time in Brazos County court this week. Meeting with prosecutors, working to resolve cases, negotiating . . . and getting nowhere. Hurry-up and wait was the maxim… Read More
2012-07-30 17:17
I enjoy law office management as much as I enjoy practicing criminal defense law in Bryan|College Station. A smooth running and client-centered office depends on the smart use of techn… Read More
2012-07-27 23:20
I learned this one the hard way . . . clients hanging on my every word; their future at stake. Jurors, as well . . . watching to discern my true intentions. Am I a liar selling shoes o… Read More
2012-07-27 23:19
Ok, this one isn't original. But it's still a good one and worthy of my list. The 3 Ds of criminal defense work; Deny, Delay, & Defend.The first thing the police want is a confession. &n&hell…Read More
2012-07-27 23:19
Ok, this one isn't original. But it's still a good one and worthy of my list. The 3 Ds of criminal defense work; Deny, Delay, & Defend.The first thing the police want is a confession. &n&hell…Read More
2012-07-27 23:18
You can be the best criminal defense attorney in the world . . . work harder than anyone else . . . out-prepare your opponent . . . show up to court every day ready to do battle. Unfortunate… Read More
2012-07-27 17:11
Most of us have heard this one. The trouble is we still don't believe it. Sometimes the tasks at hand seem so huge and unsurmountable, we never hunker down and take the first bite.This is on… Read More
2012-07-21 20:34
It's been about two weeks since we finished defending a capital murder case here in Bryan/College Station. My talented co-counsel and I prepared for over a year to defend our client who was… Read More
2012-04-04 19:02
Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer involves several important sources of information about the attorney. First, how much experience does the attorney possess in the field for which y… Read More
2012-03-18 00:16
There are exceptions to every rule. But for the young criminal defense lawyer (one with less than 10 years experience) there's no exception to this one. Never ask why on cross examination! T… Read More
2012-03-16 15:01
You can't get anything done in life if folks don't believe what you say. Every life relationship is built on trust, including the relationship a trial lawyer has with their jury. Working to… Read More
2012-03-03 20:12
I enjoy walking in my neighborhood late at night. It's quiet and dark. The constellations are beautiful and I often see shooting stars streak across the night sky. Now and… Read More
2012-02-28 16:00
I learned this lesson the hard way . . . one learned during my third year in law school at a mock trial competition. It wasn't a real case but it was real enough for me and real enough that… Read More
2012-02-21 23:03
My old boss taught me this. Every criminal case in existence was driven by the facts. Sometimes by the law, but most often by the facts. Usually, the side with the best facts has the momentu… Read More
2012-02-20 15:03
Anything worth doing is worth doing well. In fact, in everything we do there's potential to make it not just better, but BIG. In this way every endeavor can be made into something great. Fol… Read More
2012-02-15 16:34
Contrary to public opinion defense lawyers are not compulsive liars (i.e., used car salesmen!) who will say anything to win a case. The bad ones might be, but not the good ones. While being… Read More
2012-01-28 23:19
One of the first things we notice about someone is their style of dress. We make judgements about their personality, their state of mind, their confidence. And perceptions aren't j… Read More
2012-01-22 17:35
I didn't write this Rule for me, I wrote it for my friend. "Never Give Up, Never Surrender." I lived this Rule so she could see it in action. I wanted to show her the value of pushing forwar… Read More
2012-01-11 22:07
Throughout the fictional CBS television series NCIS, Leroy Jethro Gibbs periodically reveals his numbered rules to live by . . . his Code. (Gibbs' Rules) Rule #1 is "Never screw over your pa… Read More
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