As criminal defense lawyers, parole is something we often have to consider when consulting with our clients who are facing potential jail time. On this episode, Sean Levinson (Austin) joins us to discuss his parole practice and share his insigh

Ep. 16 - Defending Your Next Family Violence Case

Feb 9th, 2024 38m 28s

Family violence cases are some of the most difficult cases we, as defense lawyers, are tasked with defending. On this episode, Lisa Greenberg (Corpus Christi) shares her tips and approach to handling family violence cases that we can use in our

Ep. 15 - Significant Decisions Report (Vol. 38) (Pt. II)

Jul 1st, 2023 20m 28s

This episode is a continuation from our last episode, where we discuss some of the recent significant appellate decisions from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Ep. 14 - Significant Decisions Report (Vol. 38)

Mar 20th, 2023 23m 9s

Are you up to date on the law? Tune in to Episode 14, as we discuss some of the significant appellate decisions recently handed down by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Ep. 13 - Criminal Defense Lawyers: Why we do what we do.

Jan 3rd, 2023 28m 49s

On this episode of Sidebar with TCDLA, Laurie Key (Lubbock) kicks off the new year with an interview about starting her career as a solo practitioner, some of the challenges she's faced along the way, and shares her thoughts on why we do what w

Ep. 12 - Expunctions and Non-Disclosures

Dec 1st, 2022 23m 15s

On this episode, Yvonne London with the Texas Fair Defense Project shares her knowledge about the differences between expunctions and non-disclosures. Yvonne also discusses the different resources that the Texas Fair Defense Project provides fo

Ep. 11 - Texas Bail Reform and SB6

Oct 3rd, 2022 31m 12s

On this episode, we sit down with criminal defense attorney, John T. Hunter (San Antonio), to discuss significant changes to the Texas bail system after the Legislature passed Senate Bill 6 last year. John provides an overview about SB6, share

Ep. 10 - The State of Indigent Defense in Texas

Sep 1st, 2022 24m 30s

Does the right to counsel mean the same thing for everyone accused of a crime? Geoff Burkhart, Executive Director of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, answers that question and gives us an in depth look at the current state of indigent de

Ep. 9 - New Lawyer in a New City w/ Macie Alcoser

Jul 6th, 2022 13m 50s

On Part 4 of our New Lawyer Series, criminal defense attorney Macie Alcoser (Houston) shares her path from Texas Tech law student to joining the Scheiner Law Group in Houston, Texas. Macie talks about her time in the Texas Tech Criminal Defens

Ep. 8 - From Marine to Law Student to Solo Practitioner w/ Jeff Shearer

May 23rd, 2022 12m 39s

On Episode 8, Jeff Shearer from White Settlement, Texas sits down with us for Part 3 of our New Lawyer Series. Jeff shares how his military background prepared him for law school and ultimately shaped his career as a solo practitioner.

Ep. 7 - From Law Student to Public Defender w/ Lauren McCollum

Apr 4th, 2022 11m 36s

TCDLA's New Lawyer Series continues with Lauren McCollum (San Angelo), who shares her experience starting out as a new lawyer to now working as a public defender in Concho Valley. Lauren also gives us a few tips about starting your own practic

Ep. 6 - From Law Clerk to Lawyer w/ Molly Bagshaw

Mar 14th, 2022 18m 22s

TCDLA kicks off a new four-part series with some of TCDLA's younger members to talk about their path to the criminal defense bar. On part one, Molly Bagshaw from Houston, Texas talks about starting out as a law clerk before becoming an associa

Ep. 5 - Will Texas Ever Legalize Marijuana?

Mar 1st, 2022 26m 43s

On this episode, Don Flanary from San Antonio talks Texas marijuana reform, and offers some advise about how to handle your next marijuana case.

Ep. 4 - Behind the Scenes with TCDLA's Legislative Team

Dec 17th, 2021 17m 47s

On this episode, Shea Place and Allen Place take us behind the scenes with TCDLA's legislative team. We also chat about two important changes to Texas criminal law after the recent legislative session.

Ep. 3 - Juvenile Certification and the DOJ's Investigation into TJJD Detention Facilities

Nov 22nd, 2021 20m 11s

Ruben Castaneda of the Travis County Juvenile Public Defender's Office sits down with us to talk about juvenile certification, and the DOJ's investigation into 5 TJJD detention facilities.

Ep. 2 - Discovery and Notice

May 10th, 2021 24m 32s

On this episode, we discuss Discovery and Notice under Article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Grant Scheiner also breaks down Watkins v. State, a recent case handed down by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals that addresses a d

Ep. 1 - Challenges for Cause

Jan 11th, 2021 18m 55s

On this episode, we discuss Art. 35.16 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Reasons for Challenge for Cause. Our hosts also break down Homan v. State, a Texas Court of Criminal case argued by longtime TCDLA member Arch McColl.

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