LaHood Norton Law Group PLLC

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As Criminal Defense Lawyers based right here in San Antonio, Texas, our goals are to fearlessly defend the accused and protect their innocence. LaHood Norton offers the knowledge clients need to make the best decisions in challenging times. Your rights will always be vigorously defended. We offer representation for all criminal allegations, including but not limited to, DWI, Aggravated Assault, Wh

ite Collar Crimes, Weapons Charges, Probation Violations, Drug Possession & Distribution, and other offenses.

08/27/2026

The jury isn’t deciding whether Lindsay Clancy killed her children.

That fact isn’t being disputed.

The real legal question at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial is much more complicated: Was she suffering from a severe mental disease or defect that deprived her of the ability to understand that her conduct was wrong; or to conform her conduct to the law?

Founding partner and former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood and criminal defense trial lawyer Patrick Ballantyne break down what the insanity defense actually requires and the question this Massachusetts jury will ultimately have to answer.

Mental illness alone does not automatically establish a legal insanity defense.

That distinction may determine the outcome of this case.

What do you think: Has the defense presented enough evidence to establish that Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible for her actions?

Didn’t catch our live? Message us for the link if you missed it.

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NOT GUILTY. ON ALL COUNTS.After a week-long criminal trial and jury deliberations that continued late into the night, th...
08/21/2026

NOT GUILTY. ON ALL COUNTS.

After a week-long criminal trial and jury deliberations that continued late into the night, those were the words our client had been waiting to hear.

LaHood Norton Goss trial attorneys Jason Goss and Jasmin Olguin represented a client facing Aggravated Sexual Assault charges in Texas.

The verdict: NOT GUILTY on all counts.

Cases like this are exactly why the presumption of innocence and the burden of proof matter.

A serious accusation can change a person’s life before a jury ever hears the evidence. But in a Texas criminal courtroom, an accusation is not a conviction.

The State has the burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Jason and Jasmin prepared. They challenged the evidence. They tried the case. And they stood beside their client all the way through the verdict.

Not Guilty. On All Counts.

If you or someone you love is facing a serious felony charge and searching for an experienced Texas criminal defense lawyer, San Antonio criminal defense attorney, sexual assault defense lawyer, or criminal trial attorney, who you choose to stand beside you matters.

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Do you believe “innocent until proven guilty” still exists outside the courtroom—or can an accusation alone become the punishment?

The judge is out. The conviction is not.And for criminal defense attorneys, that distinction matters.Today, Judge John R...
08/20/2026

The judge is out. The conviction is not.

And for criminal defense attorneys, that distinction matters.

Today, Judge John Roach Jr., the judge who presided over the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, was recused from the remaining proceedings as Anthony’s defense team seeks a new trial.

So what actually changes?

A new judge means a fresh set of eyes will evaluate the defense team’s post-trial arguments. It does NOT erase the jury’s verdict. It does NOT automatically grant Karmelo Anthony a new trial.

But it changes who will decide what happens next.

As criminal defense lawyers, we pay close attention to moments like this because due process isn’t only about the ultimate verdict. It’s about whether the process used to get there satisfies the law — and whether the court can be trusted as impartial.

The defense still has work to do. Now the focus shifts to the motion for a new trial and whether the issues being raised are legally significant enough to warrant that extraordinary remedy.

This is exactly why experienced trial lawyers know the fight doesn’t necessarily end when the jury comes back.

⚖️ Here’s the question:

If a judge publicly defends the jury’s verdict after trial, should that judge still be the one deciding whether the defendant deserves a new trial?

Tell us what you think in the comments.

Follow LaHood Norton Goss Law Group for analysis of the Karmelo Anthony case, Texas criminal law, high-profile criminal trials, self-defense law, constitutional rights, appeals, post-conviction proceedings and criminal defense strategy.

Facing criminal charges? Get experienced counsel involved early.

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The courthouse may be quiet. The case is not.This photo was taken at midnight, just hours before the defense team would ...
08/18/2026

The courthouse may be quiet. The case is not.

This photo was taken at midnight, just hours before the defense team would walk into federal court for closing arguments.

Former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood, veteran trial lawyer Gary Hillier, and lead paralegal Michelle Hilliker were still working.

Reviewing the facts.
Testing the arguments.
Looking at the inconsistencies.
Preparing for the moment the jury would hear the defense’s final presentation.

This is the side of Texas criminal defense most people never see.

Trials aren’t shaped by a single moment in the courtroom; they’re built through hours of careful preparation, strategy, and commitment to every detail of the case.

And even when a case results in mixed outcomes, including convictions on some counts, the work of a strong defense ensures every client’s rights are protected, every argument is fully presented, and every opportunity for a fair result is pursued.

When someone’s freedom, reputation, and future are on the line, preparation and advocacy matter.

If you or someone you love is facing serious criminal charges, felony charges, or federal criminal charges in Texas, put experienced trial lawyers in your corner.

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Everyone deserves a defense. But does everyone actually get the same level of defense?

We want to hear what you think. Tell us in the comments.

08/12/2026

This is why we do what we do.

People see a verdict.

We see a human being whose future was on the line.

Earlier this year, our team walked out of court after a jury returned a Not Guilty murder verdict. But this wasn’t just about winning a case. It was about restoring someone’s future.

Our client was forced into an impossible situation and made decisions he believed were reasonable under the circumstances. The State saw it differently.

The jury listened.

They weighed the evidence.

They followed the law.

And they reached the right verdict.

Behind every criminal defense case is a person, a family, and a future that deserves to be fought for. That’s why our team spends countless hours preparing, challenging one another, and pursuing every fact that could make a difference.

Justice isn’t about public opinion.

It’s about evidence, due process, and the constitutional rights every person is guaranteed.

We’re incredibly proud of Gary, Jasmin, Jason, and everyone who helped carry this case across the finish line. Most importantly, we’re grateful our client gets to go home to his family instead of spending the rest of his life behind bars.

If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges anywhere in Texas, don’t wait until it’s too late.

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We’d love to hear from you.

➡️ Do you believe our justice system gets it right more often than people think, or do you believe too many verdicts are decided before a jury ever hears all the evidence?

Tell us about your experience with the legal system in the comments. Your story could help someone else who is navigating a difficult situation.

08/06/2026

Everybody wants to celebrate the big acquittals.

Very few people talk about the cases where a “win” doesn’t look like what the public expects.

In criminal defense, success isn’t always measured by a not guilty verdict.

Sometimes it’s preventing a mandatory life sentence.

Sometimes it’s saving a client’s life.

We’ve seen people misunderstand what criminal defense lawyers actually do. The Constitution requires every person to receive effective representation, whether the allegations are popular or not.

In this episode of SideBar, I explain why the definition of winning changes from case to case. If a client is facing 25 years to life or even the death penalty, reducing that outcome through mitigation can be the difference between hope and hopelessness.

Justice isn’t always about perfection.

Sometimes justice is about preventing a greater injustice.

Whether you’re following high-profile Texas criminal cases, debating sentencing reform, or trying to understand how the criminal justice system actually works, these are conversations worth having before opinions become conclusions.

If you or someone you love is under investigation or facing criminal charges anywhere in Texas, don’t face the government alone.

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Here’s the question:

➡️ If a lawyer keeps a client from spending the rest of their life in prison—but the client is still convicted—would you call that a victory, or only an acquittal counts?

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08/04/2026

Have a criminal law question you’ve always wondered about?

You’re probably not the only one.

We’ve heard just about every question imaginable. Many of the biggest misconceptions about the criminal justice system come from things people have heard from friends, social media, or television.

So let’s change that.

Whether your question is about your constitutional rights, self-defense, police encounters, jury trials, DWI, felony charges, search and seizure, or anything related to Texas criminal law, ask it below.

No judgment.

No question is too simple.

If it’s a question others can learn from, we’ll do our best to answer it in a future video.

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➡️ What’s one question you’ve always had about the criminal justice system but never had the chance to ask a lawyer?

Drop it in the comments. Your question might be featured in an upcoming video and could help thousands of others learn something they didn’t know.

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08/03/2026

Most people think the work ends when everyone leaves the courtroom.

That’s actually when some of the most important conversations begin.

Every case teaches something. Every strategy gets challenged. Every outcome gets analyzed. Great trial lawyers don’t just move on to the next case. They study, adapt, and prepare because someone’s future will depend on it.

That’s what you’re watching here.

Not a meeting.

A team committed to getting better every single week.

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➡️ Now we want to hear from you.

What’s one thing you’ve experienced with the legal system that you wish more people understood?

Share your story in the comments. Your experience could help someone else who may be facing a similar situation.

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