Houston Assault Attorney
Call us for a free consultation
(713) 429-7310
Latest News
  • Practice Areas
    • Assault Charges
      • Assault Family Member
      • Houston Domestic Violence Lawyer
      • Simple Assault
      • Aggravated Assault
      • Assault with a Deadly Weapon
      • Assault of a Public Servant
    • Theft Charges
      • Penalties for Theft
      • Stages of a Theft Case
      • Fight Fraud Charges
      • Workplace Theft Charges
      • Robbery and Burglary
    • Shoplifting
    • Drug Crimes
      • Possession of Marijuana Charges
      • Possession of a Controlled Substance
    • Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
    • Probation Violations
    • Felony Offenses
  • Our Firm
    • Attorney
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact

Look out for the 2021 Houston Warrant Roundup

March 10, 2021

Texas Warrant Roundup 2021

If you have an outstanding warrant in Houston or Harris County, March 2021 could turn out to be a very bad month for you.  That’s because March is the month Texas law enforcement conducts their annual Texas Warrant Roundup. During the 2021 Warrant Roundup, the Houston Police Department, Harris County Constables, and other participating state […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information, News Tagged With: 2021 Texas Warrant Roundup, Great Texas Warrant Round-Up, houston criminal defense attorney, Houston warrant lawyer

Houston’s CAR Program: You May Not Get Arrested, But You Can Still Go to Jail

February 23, 2021

Houston's CAR Program

Under Houston’s new Cite and Release program, if you are suspected of committing certain Class A or B misdemeanors, police officers will issue you a citation, rather than arrest you and place you in jail. However, just because you didn’t get arrested, doesn’t mean you won’t be paying big fines or be sentenced to jail […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: Cite and release program, criminal attorney in Houston, criminal defense

Common Criminal Charges Against College Students

January 26, 2021

Common Criminal Charges for College Students

College years can be a magical time. Years spent in lecture halls absorbing the knowledge of tenured professors, all while working towards a coveted degree. Late study nights, coffee breaks and falling asleep on the books. Then there is the other side of the college years. Study by day and let loose at night. Many […]

Filed Under: Drug Crimes, General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: assault, driving while intoxicated, dwi, houston criminal defense attorney, minor in possession, sexual assault charges

How Reasonable Doubt Applies in a Criminal Case

January 12, 2021

What does "beyond a reasonable doubt" mean?

If you’ve ever watched the evening news or one of the many prime time courtroom dramas, you’ve probably heard many times that in order for a jury to convict a person of a crime, they must find them guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But what does that phrase really mean? And how could it affect […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: criminal attorney in Houston, criminal case Houston, criminal defense

Video Conferencing, MyCase Portal Make Client Communications Quick, Easy and Secure for Houston Criminal Defense Cases

September 3, 2020

Houston criminal attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has always strived to make keeping in touch with clients as easy and convenient as possible. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, virtual contact has also been critical for keeping criminal cases moving forward while protecting the health of all parties. As part of that effort, Lisa offers video conferencing […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information, News Tagged With: criminal attorney in Houston, criminal charges COVID-19, lisa shapiro strauss, MyCase

What’s the Difference Between Arraignment and Trial?

August 14, 2020

Most defendants arrested and charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses in Harris County will eventually have their cases go to trial, where they will be either convicted or acquitted of the charges against them.  In the trial phase of their case, defendants can choose to have either a trial by jury or trial by judge. […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: arraignment, criminal attorney in Houston, criminal defense

6 Mistakes to Avoid in a Houston Criminal Case

June 4, 2020

6 Mistakes to Avoid in a Houston Criminal Case

People accused of crimes often make many errors that result in terrible consequences. Avoid these 6 mistakes in your Houston criminal case. 1. Volunteering Evidence When you’ve been falsely accused of a crime, it’s natural to feel the desire to “clear your name.” Unfortunately, this feeling often causes people to make a number of mistakes that, instead […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: criminal case Houston, criminal defense attorney, Houston criminal attorney, houston criminal defense attorney, houston criminal lawyer, lisa shapiro strauss

COVID-19 and the Reopening of Texas Criminal Courts: How Does It Affect Your Case?

May 19, 2020

COVID-19 and Reopening of Texas Criminal Courts - How Does It Affect Your Case

If you’ve been charged with a felony or misdemeanor crime in Houston or Harris County and are awaiting trial, you’re probably wondering how the current COVID-19/coronavirus health crisis is going to affect your case. Texas Criminal Courts Adopt New Rules in Response to COVID-19 As you are probably aware, the Texas State Criminal Courts are […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: criminal charges COVID-19, Houston courts

Will an Arrest in Texas Remain on Your Record for the Rest of Your Life?

April 2, 2020

Let Us Help You Clear Your Record! We Help With Expungements and Orders of Non-Disclosure in Harris County. Getting a job, a mortgage, applying for college or even renting an apartment often requires the applicant to have a personal background check in Houston. This includes looking at the applicant’s financial and criminal history (if they […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: arrest record, Expungement in Texas, houston criminal defense attorney

You’ve Been Charged With a Crime You Didn’t Commit — How Do You Clear Your Name?

March 25, 2020

What to Do If Charged With a Crime You Didn't Commit in Houston

Hopefully, you’ll never be arrested and charged with a crime you didn’t commit. But what if you are? How do you go about clearing your name after being accused of a crime you didn’t commit? Here are some words of advice from leading Houston criminal defense attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss: Being convicted of a misdemeanor […]

Filed Under: General Criminal Defense Information Tagged With: criminal case Houston, houston criminal defense attorney

Next Page »
  • Follow Us

  • Archives

  • Categories

    • Assault
    • Assault Family Member
    • Domestic Violence
    • Drug Crimes
    • General Criminal Defense Information
    • News
    • Robbery
    • Shoplifting
    • Theft Crimes
  • Read Our Client's Testimonials
    Lisa Shapiro Strauss: 5 out of 5 based on 65 user reviews.
    "Best criminal attorney in Houston. She got my husband’s case dismissed. She was always in contact with me. We are extremely thankful with her. Thanks Lisa." Supreme Title Services Ana Medina via
    Click Here To Read More Lisa Shapiro Strauss Reviews
    • Practice Areas
    • Firm
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
    • Sitemap
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    Twitter Facebook
    Lisa Shapiro Strauss

    Disclaimer

    The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it entended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

    Local: (713) 429-7310
    2021 Lisa Shapiro Strauss. All Rights Reserved
    Website Designed By Thunderhead Marketing

    Now Offering Phone & Video Consultations To Keep You Safe During COVID-19! READ MORE

    • Practice Areas
      • Assault Charges
        • Assault Family Member
        • Houston Domestic Violence Lawyer
        • Simple Assault
        • Aggravated Assault
        • Assault with a Deadly Weapon
        • Assault of a Public Servant
      • Theft Charges
        • Penalties for Theft
        • Stages of a Theft Case
        • Fight Fraud Charges
        • Workplace Theft Charges
        • Robbery and Burglary
      • Shoplifting
      • Drug Crimes
        • Possession of Marijuana Charges
        • Possession of a Controlled Substance
      • Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
      • Probation Violations
      • Felony Offenses
    • Our Firm
      • Attorney
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
    • Contact
    Call us for a free consultation
    (713) 429-7310
    menu
    call us for a free consultation 713-429-7310
    • Practice Areas
      • Assault Charges
        • Assault Family Member
        • Houston Domestic Violence Lawyer
        • Simple Assault
        • Aggravated Assault
        • Assault with a Deadly Weapon
        • Assault of a Public Servant
      • Theft Charges
        • Penalties for Theft
        • Stages of a Theft Case
        • Fight Fraud Charges
        • Workplace Theft Charges
        • Robbery and Burglary
      • Shoplifting
      • Drug Crimes
        • Possession of Marijuana Charges
        • Possession of a Controlled Substance
      • Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
      • Probation Violations
      • Felony Offenses
    • Our Firm
      • Attorney
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
    • Contact