In Texas, the courts treat domestic violence against a family member, dating partner, or a household member as a serious matter. Conviction for domestic violence assault in Houston can result in jail time, fines and probation. A felony conviction can be used against you when you: Look for a job Try to get a place […]

Product loss due to theft costs Houston business owners millions each holiday season. To reduce their risks, they hire extra security staff and install additional surveillance technology. Because of that, the odds of being accused and arrested for shoplifting in Houston increase greatly during the holidays. Whether you’re innocent or guilty, being arrested and charged […]

The holiday season is upon us once again. Many of us are looking forward to holiday get-togethers with friends and family. And it’s not uncommon for alcohol to play a big part in the celebrations. Unfortunately, the holiday season often brings with it great financial and emotional stress. Sometimes these stresses, especially after heavy alcohol […]

In Texas, the majority of crimes have a statute of limitations. This is a limit on time period a prosecutor has to file formal charges against a suspect. Under most circumstances, if the statute of limitations has passed, you cannot be prosecuted for the crime. Generally, the criminal statute of limitations is shorter for misdemeanors […]

Possession of any amount of cocaine is illegal in Texas; if you have been arrested for possession of cocaine in Texas, you face stiff penalties, including jail time and fines. The smartest thing a person in your predicament can do is seek the services of an experienced Texas cocaine possession defense attorney. An attorney can […]

820 bills passed by the latest session of Texas State Legislature became law on September 1, 2019. Many of these laws will have a profound impact — good and bad — for those charged with criminal felonies and misdemeanors in Houston and Harris County. Here’s a list of 15 of these new laws that could […]

If you’ve been arrested for marijuana possession in Harris County, you find yourself facing misdemeanor charges. A conviction could mean jail time, fines or both. And the arrest will appear on your permanent record, which could make it hard to find a job, housing or schooling. However, recent changes in Texas hemp laws have made it […]

Being charged with assault in Houston or Harris County is bad enough, but being charged with assault for causing bodily injury to another could mean jail time and steep fines. If you’ve been charged with bodily injury assault in Houston, your best chance to avoid these penalties is being represented by an experienced Houston assault […]

It’s sad that there are instances in which innocent people are convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. If you’ve been charged with assault in Houston, the fact that you’re innocent may not be enough to get the charges dropped. A Harris County DA wouldn’t file charges if they didn’t think they had enough evidence to […]

If you’ve been charged with assault in Harris County and think the Harris County district attorney’s office will drop the charges against you at the victim’s request, you need to speak to a lawyer. While this might have been true in the past, Texas laws have changed, particularly for some types of assault, such as […]