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Is It Possible for an Alleged Victim to Drop Charges for Assault on Family Member in Houston?
Both the defendant and alleged victim involved in an assault on family member charge may ask the same question: “Can…
Avoid Package Theft Charges: Texas Gets Tough with Porch Pirates
In the era of booming online shopping, the convenience of doorstep delivery is shadowed by a startling reality: Porch pirates…
Strauss Establishes Donald Memorial Legal Scholarship
Are you interested in pursuing a criminal justice degree? Houston attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has established the Donald Memorial Legal…
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…
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…
Will I Get Jail Time For Domestic Violence Charges?
Texas law approaches domestic violence with a very serious tone. Can you get jail time for domestic violence? The short…
Houston Controlled Substance Laws and Penalties
If you have been charged with possessing, manufacturing or selling a controlled substance in Houston, the smart thing to do…
What Happens If The Police Forget To Read My Rights?
The flashing lights, sirens, and verbal orders — this is the nightmare scenario. And my rights — what about my…
Arrested for Prescription Drug Abuse in Houston?
With the rise of opioid and other prescription drug abuse in Texas, state law enforcement is cracking down on illegal…
Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause for a Search?
Marijuana laws are changing across the country, but in the state of Texas, marijuana is still only legal for medical…
Can a Family Violence Protective Order Affect Firearm Possession Rights in Texas?
Simply being accused of family violence in Texas can have a big impact on your life, especially if you possess…
The Judge Ed Emmett Mental Health Diversion Center Provides Treatment Instead of Punishment for Mentally Ill Offenders
Inmates suffering from mental illnesses make up a significant percentage of the U.S. prison population. Common mental disorders among inmates…
Does a Domestic Violence Conviction in Texas Affect Child Custody?
A domestic violence conviction in Texas can raise many questions for those convicted, the most common one being about child…
How Much Jail Time Will You Serve for an Assault Conviction in Harris County?
If you’ve been charged with assault in Harris County, you could be facing a jail sentence or thousands of dollars…
Should I Accept a Plea Agreement for an Assault Charge in Houston?
In a lot of assault cases in Houston, it’s not unusual for the prosecutor to offer the defendant a plea…
Is Retail/Return Fraud a Crime in Houston?
Returning an item under the false pretense that it was lawfully purchased in an attempt to receive cash or store…
Does a Search by a Drug Sniffing Dog Violate Your Constitutional Rights?
In Houston and other communities in Texas, police often utilize drug sniffing dogs — canines that have been specially trained…
How Can You Get A Houston Assault Charge Removed From Your Record?
Any assault charges in Houston, no matter if you are found innocent or the charges are dismissed, will remain on…
How is Bodily Injury Defined, and How Does It Impact a Houston Assault Case?
Being charged with assault in Houston or Harris County is bad enough, but being charged with assault for causing bodily…
What Can I Expect if Caught in Possession of Cocaine in Houston?
Possession of any amount of cocaine is illegal in Texas; if you have been arrested for possession of cocaine in…
What You Need To Know If Served With A No Contact Order
No contact orders, commonly known as restraining orders, are directions from a court specifying the type of contact a person…
Breakdown of an Assault Family Member Case
Whether you’ve been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, here is what to expect from the process of an assault…
You’ve Been Charged With a Crime You Didn’t Commit — How Do You Clear Your Name?
Hopefully, you’ll never be arrested and charged with a crime you didn’t commit. But what if you are? How do…
Will an Arrest in Texas Remain on Your Record for the Rest of Your Life?
Let Us Help You Clear Your Record! We Help With Expungements and Orders of Non-Disclosure in Harris County. Getting a…
