Our very own Lisa Shapiro Strauss has been named the Vice President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association! She is recognized for her dedication and counsel to her clients and aggressive defense in criminal cases. Supporting the association’s mission, Lisa is honored to have accepted this new opportunity and position. The Harris County Criminal […]
Blog Category: General Criminal Defense Information
Grand Jury Defense Attorney Can Guide You Through Grand Jury Process
Why is it so important to hire a good grand jury defense attorney after being charged with a felony? The grand jury holds a lot of the power in the beginning of your felony case. This twelve-person panel will review the case details for probable cause and decide if the case should carry over to […]
2016 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up Underway
The 2016 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up began March 5, and Houston’s Municipal Courts Department and Houston Police Department have announced their participation. During the yearly law enforcement campaign, HPD and other law enforcement agencies across the state will search for those in the state with outstanding warrants. Arrests may take place at home, work or […]
How Are Juvenile Crimes Prosecuted in Texas?
What happens when a phone call from school brings news that your child has been arrested? Or when an officer knocks at your door looking for answers? Children make mistakes, and when those mistakes involve the law, it can be a difficult time for the entire family. If your child has been arrested, there are […]
Lisa Strauss Sworn In As HCCLA Executive Committee Secretary
HCCLA – what is it? What does it stand for? Why is it important to our community? Harris County Criminal Lawyer’s Association is what those letters represent. What the group represents is a community of attorneys who support each other to benefit the clients we all serve. It is the largest, local Bar Association of it’s kind. It’s […]
Crime in 2015
As we rang in the New Year of 2015, we are ringing in very few big changes to laws that apply to most of the public. Sure, there are plenty of small changes, but few will impact your life directly. So, what should you be worried about these days? The ability to fight back against […]