Criminal Law

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | April 6, 2026 | Criminal Law

Many homeowners assume that putting up a fence and a “No Trespassing” sign creates a clear legal barrier that keeps police off their property. While these steps can signal your expectation of privacy, they do not automatically prevent law enforcement from entering.  The answer depends on constitutional protections and several important legal exceptions. Fourth Amendment […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | March 31, 2026 | Criminal Law

An arrest can feel disorienting, especially if it happens unexpectedly. In a matter of moments, you may find yourself in custody without a clear understanding of what comes next. While the situation can be stressful, the choices you make early on can have a lasting impact on your case. In Texas, the legal process begins […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | October 8, 2025 | Criminal Law

Halloween often brings mischief and playful behavior. However, in Texas, some pranks can quickly cross the line into criminal activity. What starts as a joke can leave someone facing arrest, fines, and even jail time. Texas law takes property damage, threats, and certain types of misconduct seriously, even when the accused person never intended to […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | August 19, 2025 | Criminal Law

The words “case dismissed” can feel like a moment of complete relief for defendants, as if the legal battle is over for good. In reality, a dismissal isn’t always the end of the story. Depending on the type of dismissal and the reason behind it, there may still be ways for a case to come […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | April 3, 2025 | Criminal Law

Public urination is a topic that many people may not think about often, but it can cause serious legal problems in Texas. If you or someone you know is facing charges related to public urination, it’s important to understand the laws surrounding this issue. This article will explain whether public urination is a crime in […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | January 10, 2025 | Criminal Law

Texas has some of the strictest abortion laws in the country. It had a trigger law in place that prohibited most abortions in the state. The law went into effect when the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022 with the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. The Human Life Protection Act […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | August 20, 2024 | Criminal Law

A restraining order is different from a protective order. Protective orders are used to protect victims in a domestic or family violence criminal case. However, restraining orders dictate what a person is legally allowed to do or not to do. Restraining orders often arise in civil cases. Even though a restraining order is a civil […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Criminal Law

No Probable Cause to Arrest Police need probable cause to arrest a person. Probable cause means the police believe a person has committed a crime, and that belief is based on objective factual circumstances. An officer cannot arrest a person simply because they have a “feeling” that person broke the law. If the police officer […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Criminal Law

TDCJ: Important Terms to Know The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) exists “…to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.” If you fall into any of these categories: whether a defendant charged with a crime, an inmate convicted of a crime, the victim […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Criminal Law

A criminal charge can change your life in an instant. As Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys, we at Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers will fight for your rights while trying to get the best outcome for your case. We advocate on your behalf while investigating your case, check for evidence illegally obtained by police, and […]