Born in El Paso, Texas, and the product of two blue collar hardworking parents who would not accept failure as an option, Dave Robert Contreras went on to accomplish their and his goals. Graduating from high school in 1978, Dave then went on to earn his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice in 1982 from the University of Texas at El Paso (Texas Western). Thereafter, he went on to Texas Tech University of Law in Lubbock, Texas, earning his Doctorates of Jurisprudence in Law.

During his college years, Dave worked as a police officer in El Paso. After college, Dave went on to become a Special Agent in the FBI working in the narcotics unit. Upon leaving the Bureau, Dave dedicated his life to the practice of criminal law, both prosecuting and defending criminal cases. An avid researcher, Dave continued practicing law and was a facilitator on the faculty of the University of Phoenix where he taught various courses in criminal justice and justice and security.

Dave has dedicated his life to a pursuit of justice no matter which side of the law the accused stood, albeit with a stoic sense of humor. Dave also dedicates himself to keep people from ruining their lives by getting involved in our criminal justice system. Thus, this book.