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Drug Free Zones in Texas are designated areas in which drug crimes are more severely penalized. What happens if you’re charged with possession of marijuana in a drug free zone in Houston? What Are The Penalties For Marijuana Possession? Despite the decriminalization of marijuana in some parts of the United States, possession of this drug […]

If you’ve been arrested for vehicle theft in Houston, the stakes are high. A conviction could lead to years in prison, expensive fines, and a permanent criminal record that affects your ability to find employment, secure housing, or even maintain a driver’s license. However, a charge does not mean a conviction. With the right legal […]

In Texas, the crime of theft is committed when a person takes anything that does not belong to them without consent or legal justification, while having no intentions at the time of the offense to return the property to its owner. However, the severity of the theft charge depends on the theft committed. Grading theft […]

In 2014, there were over 185,000 family violence incidents reported in Texas. But a domestic violence charge is not always black and white, and can be incredibly complicated. It is not uncommon for false claims to be made out of anger or spite, and with a “zero tolerance” approach to domestic violence in Texas, these […]

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 […]

Drug crimes are serious offenses that can have long lasting effects on your freedom, public record, and ability to work in certain careers. Crimes like possession, trafficking, and distribution carry stiff penalties under the Texas legal code. Marijuana possession laws in Texas are some of the strongest in the country. How do these drug laws […]

Texas law approaches domestic violence with a very serious tone. Can you get jail time for domestic violence? The short answer is yes — if there is any evidence, credible or not, of bodily injury then the alleged offender will be arrested and booked. Understanding the steps that lead to domestic violence charges in Houston […]

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 […]

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 […]

Houston criminal attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has once again achieved a Lead Counsel Rating in the practice area of Criminal Law-State Felony & Misdemeanor. The Lead Counsel Rating was established in 1997 to provide a tool for individuals and businesses to evaluate an attorney’s ability and credibility. Attorneys who achieve the rating must demonstrate professional […]