What to Expect When You're Arrested (in San Antonio)
I'm a criminal defense attorney in San Antonio. When I was in my early 20s, I was arrested for DWI. I had no idea what to expect or what was going on with my case because my attorney didn't let me know what to expect. Now that I'm an attorney, I want to make sure that you don't have to go through the same experience that I did. This podcast will let you know what you can expect to happen at the different stages of your case. Even though it focuses on how cases in San Antonio are handled, it will be helpful even if you're charged somewhere else. If you've been arrested for DWI, assault, possession, or anything else, you probably have many questions about what will happen in your case. You'll probably have more questions while your case works through the system. This podcast will answer many of your questions.
Episodes
24 episodes
"Have You Had Anything to Drink?" How to Answer
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Learn Who Can Take The Stand And What They’re Allowed To Say
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Want Your Case Dismissed? Don't Accept a Plea
If you're being charged with a crime, there are three ways your case can end: dismissal, trial, or a plea. If you accept a plea, your case will not be dismissed. This sounds simple, but it's something most people don't think of when they're dec...
4 Things Not to Do If Arrested for Family Violence
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How To Legally Carry A Handgun In Your Car In Texas
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Fingerprints Don't Lie (But Sometimes They're Never Collected)
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Why You Need An Attorney for Misdemeanors, What Does Assault - Married Mean
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Will Your Case Be Dismissed if the Victim Wants it Dismissed; What to Expect at Your First Court Date
The criminal justice system operates on rules that often surprise those caught in its machinery. Whether you're facing charges or supporting someone who is, understanding these realities can make a critical difference in case outcomes.M...
Short Jail vs Long Probation, City Council Member DWI, Why Is Your Case Taking So Long
If you're being charged with a crime in San Antonio, use the link below to schedule a free consultation where we'd be happy to discuss your case with you: https://seanhenricksen.com/schedule-consultation/The criminal justice system often...
Unveiling the Appeals Process: Beyond TV Dramas and Legal Misconceptions
This episode explores the appeals process in criminal law, clarifying common misconceptions and outlining the essential steps involved when a trial verdict is contested. Listeners learn about the timeline, different levels of appellate courts, ...
Reclaiming Your Future: Expunction and Non-Disclosure in Texas
Can cleaning up your criminal record truly transform your future? In this episode, I share my personal journey through the challenges of a DWI arrest and the pivotal moment I discovered the power of record expungement. You'll learn about the tw...
Pretrial Diversion - Get Out of Jail Free Card? Almost.
What if we told you that, even with a minor legal misstep, there's a potential path for redemption that could end with the expunction of your criminal record? In this episode, I walk you through the maze of pre-trial diversion programs in Texas...
Probation
If you accept a plea or if you're found guilty at trial, you could end up on probation. Here I'll tell you what probation is and what to expect if you end up on probation.If you're being charged with a crime in San Antonio, use the link...
Trial
When you're charged with a crime, your case can end in three ways. It could be dismissed, you could accept a plea, or it could go to trial. In this episode we discuss what trial is, when to take your case to trial, and what a trial looks like. ...
Case Dismissals
Most people want their case to be dismissed. What exactly does it mean to have your case dismissed and how does it happen? If your case is dismissed, what do you need to do next?If you have any questions about this episode or if you're ...
Offers - What Are They and When Should You Take One?
While your case winds its way through the system, you will likely receive an offer on your case. What is an offer and should you take it? If you accept an offer, you will go in front of a judge with a plea agreement. Usually that will you plead...
Possession Charges
If you're being charged with a possession case, there are several things that are specific to those types of cases that you should know about. In these types of cases, the main issues are whether the search that led to to cops finding the illeg...
Family Violence Cases
If you're being charged with a family violence case (assault, violation of protective order, terroristic threat, interfering with an emergency call), there are several things that are specific to those types of cases that you should know about....
DWI
If you're being charged with DWI, there are several things that are specific to DWI cases that you should know about. One of those is that when you're arrested for DWI, DPS is also trying to suspend you drivers license. There is also a lot of s...
Evidence and Misdemeanor vs Felony Charges
When you're charged with a crime, the defendant and his attorney have the right to review the evidence against the defendant. In this episode we discuss what your rights to review evidence in your case and we discuss the differences between mis...
Your First Court Date
When someone is arrested and bails out of jail, they're given a court date. One of their most common questions is, "What is going to happen on my first court date?" We discuss what your first court date will be like and try to let you know what...
What to Do When You Get Out
When you get out of jail, there are some things that you need to do that will help you get the best result on your case. If you're being charged with a crime in the San Antonio area (Bexar County) I would be happy to help you. You can c...
Being Arrested and Bonding Out
What happens when a cop arrests you? In this episode, I talk about what you should do and what you shouldn't do when you're being investigated for a crime and when you're arrested. I also discuss bonding out and conditions of bond. If you have ...