Andrew & Andrew on Texas Criminal Defense

Andrew Herreth & Andrew Decker
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Two attorneys practicing Criminal Defense in Texas want to gain and share knowledge from some of the best lawyers in their field.

  1. FEB 15

    How Harris County’s Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) Office Is Changing Indigent Defense in Texas

    In this episode of Andrew & Andrew on Texas Criminal Defense, we sit down with Natalie Ware, Chief of Misdemeanor and Training Director for the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) to break down how Texas is transforming indigent defense at the misdemeanor level. If you’re a Texas criminal defense attorney — or simply interested in how the criminal justice system works — this episode offers a rare inside look at: What the Harris County Managed Assigned Counsel system actually does How attorneys qualify to take appointed misdemeanor cases Training requirements for MAC list attorneys Pay structure and voucher oversight Caseload standards in Harris County Recidivism data and dismissal rates The client-centered, holistic defense model How social workers and immigration attorneys support appointed counsel Why holistic criminal defense reduces jail time without increasing future crime We also discuss how the MAC office provides interdisciplinary support — including social workers, immigration specialists, and resource attorneys — to ensure clients receive representation that addresses both legal and life circumstances. For criminal defense lawyers across Texas, this episode is a must-listen discussion on the future of indigent defense reform and what other counties can learn from Harris County’s model. If you practice criminal law, serve on appointment lists, or are interested in public defense reform, this conversation provides practical insight into how systems change happens. Learn more about the Harris County MAC office at: https://mac.harriscountytx.gov 00:00 Introduction 03:00 What is Managed Assigned Counsel? 08:00 How attorneys qualify for the MAC list 14:00 Training requirements for appointed counsel 19:00 Holistic defense explained 23:00 Immigration support & Padilla implications 29:00 Pay structure for appointed attorneys 37:00 Recidivism and dismissal statistics 44:00 The future of indigent defense in Texas

    53 min

  2. JAN 15

    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Protest

    The Andrews discuss potential charges to look out for if you’re planning to go out and protest the government. Defenders, you may be seeing an uptick in these cases if you practice in an area thats seeing higher levels of unrest than “usual”

    50 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    7th Annual Holiday Special

    The Andrews sit down with Christopher Seals to discuss the struggles that affect us all as Defenders during the holiday time. You’ll hear how Christopher, as a professional, treats depression and how we can help out each other we see struggling. sealslpc.com

    43 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    Training Prosecutors the Right Way

    The Andrews are joined, once again, with Julie Balovich and Shane O’neal who, no one is surprised to hear, are winning once again out west. Listen in as we discuss the latest shenanigans these two have come across. We’ll discuss the Motion to Disqualify and Motion to Dismiss filed by Shane and you’ll be shocked by the outcome of this trial. Click here to see the Motions

    1h 20m

  5. 11/14/2025

    She's Habitual! Courtney Miller is Back!

    The Andrews are delighted to have Courtney Miller back on the show to discuss a crazy situation (yes, another one!) with a client she recently got a dismissal on! Take a listen to learn some things about representing those wrongly accused!

    49 min

  6. 10/18/2025

    Having a Good Time? No, We're Having Agg Time.

    42A.054 is confusing, especially when you throw the Government Code in the mix.

    48 min

  7. 10/02/2025

    It Doesn't Have to Be Testimonial To Be Damning

    The Andrews discuss what constitutes testimonial evidence. In doing so, we look at the Crawford Analysis and the Davis Rule.

    50 min

  8. 09/17/2025

    Objections and other things we lose in trial...

    The Andrews discuss objections in today’s episode. Listen in on our tips for preparing to make objections and maybe re-thinking how often you should make objections.

    46 min
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