The Andrews interview Harmony Schuerman on this episode about what it takes to defend the worst allegations in our society. Listen in as she shares her personal trial prep process and make sure you listen to what she says about the importance of preparation and organization.

To contact Harmony with help on one of your big (or small) cases, visit https://hmscriminallaw.com/

Get it? Today the two of us discuss the basics (and we mean basics) of Juvenile law. You will not be able to competently represent a juvenile based purely on listening to us; please God I hope you’re not doing that for any of our episodes! But this episode should point you in the right direction if you have a specific question on one of your cases. Please reach out if you have any questions!

The Andrews discuss dispositive pre-trial motions, namely Motions to Suppress, on today’s episode! Get excited!

The Andrews interview Krista Harvey, the immigration attorney with MyPadilla.com, a FREE service from the Capital Area Private Defender Service and TIDC. Listen in as we are schooled on why all defenders should be using this to better serve those clients who may be undocumented citizens. All defenders, drop everything and sign up for a profile on mypadilla.com.

The statute we mention toward the end of the show is….

Krista enjoys George Strait, is reading Colleen Hoover, recommends that we all marry for money first and then second time marry for love. She offers free CLE!

Contact Krista at [email protected]

The Andrews interview Kristi Taylor, Executive Director of The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health, on how we as defenders can better serve our clients who suffer from mental incompetency. Listen to this discussion on the pitfalls of the process our clients must go through when trying to regain competency and what you can do to speed up the process. Check the links below for more resources, these should be included in every Defenders briefcase for quick access in dockets.

Visit TexasJCMH.gov for more information:

Adult and Juvenile MH and IDD Law Bench Books: http://texasjcmh.gov/publications/bench-books/

PRINT THESE OR SAVE TO YOUR DEVICES:

Eliminate the Wait Competency Toolkit http://texasjcmh.gov/media/2103/eliminate-the-wait-toolkit-11921-final.pdf

Practical Ideas for Counties to Streamline Competency Restoration and Save Money: https://iemvirtual.com/wp-content/uploads/practical-tips-for-competency-restoration_.pdf

Matthew Smid joins the Andrews to discuss everything white collar crime on today’s episode. Listen as he explains just what the heck a white collar crime is and how they can be defended. Matt, a former college basketball player, takes the same intensity he brought to the game to his defense of citizens. This is truly a must listen for all you Defenders out there.

You can reach Matt directly here. Or listen for his personal cell number should you need anything.

Matt is an avid listener of DMX and loves to read Hank the Cow Dog with his son. Matt thinks you can succeed in life if you show up and do the work (so true).

The Andrews welcome back mitigation specialist Victoria Rusk to speak with us today about mitigating the hardest individuals to represent, child sexual predators. While this may seem like an impossible task, Victoria gives us so great things to consider when defending the toughest crimes to be accused of. If you know anyone who would make a great mitigation specialist, visit mitigationuniversity.com to find out more and sign up for a course!

The Andrews celebrate this third Holiday Special by discussing the topic we love to hate: DWI’s! This year’s episode is on a little known aspect of a DWI conviction, the DPS Superfine. Follow along in your songbooks, brethren and sistren, at hymn number TTC 709.

Please don’t drink and drive but we encourage you to listen to us while you drive.

Defenders, when you’re bogged down by the rote and mundane aspects of our job, have you ever yearned for an easier, dare I say, automatic way to run your business? Well, the Andrews have the answer for you…Actually, our guest, Rocky Ramirez has the answer for you: automation! Take a listen and learn how you can serve your clients better, and run your practice much more efficiently.

For specific questions, email [email protected]

The Andrews discuss the state of indigent defense in Texas with Geoff Burkhart, Executive Director of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC). Listen in as we discuss what TIDC does statewide and what they can do for you, the solo defender.

Mr. Burkhart can be contacted through his office at (512) 936-6994.