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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 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 […]
read moreYou’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 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 […]
read moreI Have a Criminal Case in Harris County During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Crisis! What Can I Do?
Do you or your family member or friends have a new criminal case in Harris County during the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic? Perhaps you’ve heard the courthouses are all closed and are worried that will mean you can’t do anything at all with your case? Houston criminal defense attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss is here to […]
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Difference Between Deferred Adjudication and Pretrial Diversion
If you have a clear record and are charged with a case such as a theft or drug possession, there are two ways- deferred adjudication, and pretrial diversion- to keep these off your criminal record. There are benefits to both, and you should talk with a criminal defense attorney about which of these is right […]
read moreBreakdown 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 family member case. Posting Bond The Defendant (person charged) must first post bond before we can begin to speak to any of the parties at all about the case. The process is slightly different depending […]
read moreAvoid Drug Charges When Bringing Prescription Drugs From Outside the Country
Everyone knows that bringing illegal drugs into the U.S. from outside the country is a really bad idea. But what about legal drugs, like ones a doctor wrote you a prescription for? Can you get into trouble for bringing those back into the country? You Can Get Into Trouble Taking Prescription Drugs from the U.S. […]
read moreWhat 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 can make with another person, family home, or child. No contact orders are often issued in cases of domestic violence or assault on family member. Understanding how no contact orders are created and enforced is […]
read moreAssault on Family Member – Choking / Impeding Breathing
In Texas, assault charges involving choking or impeding the breathing of a family member carry severe repercussions. Whether you’re involved in a domestic dispute with a partner, a relative, or another household member, Texas courts are stringent in their approach to such offenses. This article delves deep into how Texas law views this particular kind […]
read moreWhat to Do If You Get Arrested For Shoplifting in Houston during the Holiday Season
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 […]
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