Physical evidence items in a theft case are the real, physical objects that are collected and introduced as evidence if the case goes to court. Any item that might be important to the case can be collected and documented as physical evidence. From personal clothing to the objects taken, physical evidence is an important piece […]

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Shapiro Strauss has achieved Lead Counsel Verification in Criminal Law – State Felony & Misdemeanor. This honor is a testament to Lisa’s decades of legal experience, excellent reputation, and strong ethics. What Does It Mean To Be a Lead Counsel Verified Attorney? Lead Counsel Verification is a quality-assurance […]

You may think that a conviction for shoplifting is no big deal. It may not seem like a big deal now, but a conviction for shoplifting could be a very big deal later on. Having a shoplifting conviction on your permanent record could make it hard to get a job, housing, or a loan. If […]

Being convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime in Harris County can have serious consequences. You could find yourself facing hefty fines as well as jail time. In addition, the conviction will appear on your permanent record. This could make it challenging to find a job, get credit, or attend the school of your choice. […]

You’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Houston. You know it’s all a big misunderstanding that could be cleared up if you just had a chance to talk to the alleged victim. Does Texas state law allow this? It’s A Good Idea To Avoid Contact With A Victim In a lot of criminal […]

Domestic violence, or family violence as it’s called in Texas law, is a serious crime that can result in misdemeanor or felony charges. A conviction on family violence charges can have a number of negative consequences. In addition to jail time and fines, the domestic violence conviction will remain on the defendant’s public record, which […]

Depending on the circumstances, domestic violence can be a misdemeanor or felony offense in Texas. If you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence in Houston or Harris County while on parole, you could be facing very serious consequences. In addition to the jail time and fines for the domestic violence charges, your arrest […]

In Texas, assault is defined as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing or threatening to cause bodily injury to another person. It becomes domestic assault when the assault is directed against a current or former spouse, a current or former dating partner, a person with whom they’ve had a child, a household member, or a blood […]

Lisa Shapiro Strauss is proud to announce that she has been named to the Super Lawyers list for 2022 in the practice area of criminal defense. About Super Lawyers Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional […]

Being convicted of domestic violence in Texas can have serious consequences beyond fines and jail time. A conviction for domestic violence could make it hard to get into the school you want, qualify for a loan, or even get a job. Could you even be fired if convicted of domestic violence in Houston, Texas? What […]