by Megan Cook | Jan 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Record
Can I at least talk on my blue tooth?! No, sister. San Antonio, Texas has a new rule as of January 2015 that you cannot talk or text using your mobile device while driving. You can’t even use your celly when you are stopped at a light. You can’t even...
by Megan Cook | Nov 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Record
A Note to the Reader–What this Sealing Record Article is For If you are an attorney reading this post, this will help you understand the steps necessary to sealing a criminal record for one of your clients. We will discuss the steps involved with successfully...
by Megan Cook | Sep 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Record
“How do I get a good lawyer?” You have a right to have a lawyer represent you for your criminal case, but what good is having a lawyer if he does not care about you or your case? It is difficult to tell whether your lawyer is actually good as most of what a lawyer is...
by Megan Cook | Feb 5, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Record, Recent Success, RECENT SUCCESS, RECENT SUCCESS
Today, our Firm was notified that two Cook & Cook Client’s had their possession of a controlled substance (possession of drugs 1-4 grams) cases DISMISSED with the Attorneys at the Cook & Cook Law Firm by the local District Attorney’s office. Both...
by Megan Cook | Oct 15, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Record
We have discussed the difference between a court appointed attorney and a hired attorney briefly in previous articles. But, today, we seek to give you some quick facts for your to reference when you are deciding whether to hire a lawyer or whether to go with the...
by Megan Cook | Jul 15, 2012 | Criminal Record, Evidence & Criminal Procedure
With all the accessible background checks available in Texas today, many people whom have been arrested or charged with crimes want to fix their blemished criminal records. This article will deal solely with instances in which a person can quite literally erase the...