Author: Sam R. Cammack III, Former Prosecutor & Defense Attorney

Sam R. Cammack III is a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor serving the Houston area with over 20 years of legal expertise. Dedicated to protecting his clients' rights, he has successfully defended cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Sam received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with honors from the University of Houston and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. A standout legal scholar, he finished first in his class in eleven different areas of law, received the prestigious Prima Excellencia award, and interned at the 14th Court of Appeals with Justice Eva Guzman. Known for his sharp analytical skills and strategic defense, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of justice for every client.

What Happens After an Arrest in Harris County?

Sam R. Cammack III seated beside a fireplace, wearing a dark suit and red striped tie.

Sam R. Cammack III explains what happens after an arrest in Harris County, including finding someone in custody, the first magistrate appearance, bond, access to counsel, and preparing for court.

Charnesia Corley’s Harris County Body-Cavity Search Case

Charnesia Corley seated beside attorney Sam R. Cammack III during a television interview.

I represented Charnesia Corley after Harris County deputies subjected her to a roadside body-cavity search. This account explains the search, the legal issues we challenged, and the misdemeanor charges that were later dropped.

How Do Theft, Robbery, and Burglary Differ in Texas?

Theft, robbery, and burglary compared with their Texas Penal Code sections

Texas treats theft, robbery, and burglary as three separate offenses. The difference between them can be the difference between a fine and a felony, and it often turns on facts people assume do not matter.

Murder and Assault in Texas

Quick Answer Texas has no “first-degree” or “second-degree” murder. Chapter 19 sets out four homicide offenses — capital murder, murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide — separated by mental state. Premeditation is not an element of any of them, and “malice aforethought” is common-law language Texas abandoned. Assault runs a separate ladder, from a fine-only […]

What should everyone know about a Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Quick Answer A Houston criminal defense lawyer does far more than argue in court — they preserve evidence, protect you during questioning, and build a defense strategy from the moment you are investigated. Not every attorney is equally qualified. The right one for your case has direct experience with your specific charge, a documented record […]

What can happen when you hire the wrong Harris County Criminal Defense Attorneys?

Quick Answer Hiring the wrong Harris County criminal defense attorney can cost you far more than legal fees. Weak representation leads to missed suppression motions, forfeited deadlines, unnecessary pretrial detention, unexplained immigration and licensing consequences, and pleas to charges that should have been challenged. Because a conviction is permanent, the choice of counsel is one […]

Why does specialty matter in Houston Criminal Defense?

Quick Answer Specialty matters because criminal charges are not interchangeable. A DWI turns on breath-test calibration, a drug case turns on search and seizure, and a fraud case turns on documents and forensic accounting. A Houston criminal defense attorney who works in your charge area already knows where the state’s case is usually weak. Before […]

How does assault differ from battery in Houston, Texas?

Quick Answer Texas has no criminal offense called battery. What other states split into assault (the threat) and battery (the contact), Texas combines into a single statute — Penal Code § 22.01, “Assault.” It covers three things: causing bodily injury, threatening imminent bodily injury, and making contact the other person would find offensive. Penalties range from […]

What Should You Do If Houston Police Want to Question You?

Sam R. Cammack III explains how to respond to police interview requests, distinguish voluntary questioning from custody, ask clearly for counsel, and preserve useful evidence.

How should we select the best Houston Criminal Lawyer?

Quick Answer The five qualities that matter most in a Houston criminal lawyer are willingness to fight, careful listening and attention to detail, integrity, clear communication, and real experience with your specific charge. Every attorney claims all five — so the useful skill is knowing how to test for them. The fastest test: ask what […]