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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 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 […]
read moreFifteen New Laws in Texas That Affect Criminal Defense Cases in Houston
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 […]
read moreRecent Changes in Texas Hemp Laws and Marijuana Prosecution In Harris County
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 […]
read moreHow 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 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 […]
read moreCan Witnesses Help Prove My Innocence If I Was Falsely Accused of 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 […]
read moreWill the District Attorney Drop Assault Charges If the Victim Asks Them 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 […]
read moreHow 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 your permanent public record for the rest of your life. This can make it difficult to find a job, qualify for a loan, enroll in school or even lease an apartment. You shouldn’t continue to […]
read morePossible Defenses for Assault Charges in Texas
If you’ve been charged with assault in Houston or Harris County, even if you think you’ve been wrongly accused, you could be facing jail time and fines, including restitution, if found guilty. To obtain justice in these circumstances, you need an experienced Houston assault defense attorney on your side. Your attorney will be able to […]
read moreDoes 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 to sniff out illegal narcotics and other substances — in their law enforcement efforts. Their use to establish probable cause for searching and detaining someone suspected of drug possession has raised a lot of legal […]
read moreIs 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 credit is a crime known as retail/return fraud. In Texas, this is considered to be a form of theft. What Are Some Examples of Retail Fraud? Common types of retail/return fraud include: According to a […]
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