With the rise of opioid and other prescription drug abuse in Texas, state law enforcement is cracking down on illegal prescription drug use and possession. Many prescription medications are classified as controlled substances under Texas’ drug laws. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that illegal use and possession of prescription drugs will not get you […]

If you have been contacted by the Harris County or Houston Municipal Courts about an outstanding warrant for traffic violations or other minor penal code or ordinance violations, now is this time to take care of it, because the 2018 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up is underway. The City of Houston and Harris County are among […]

Making a mistake and being hit with a theft charge like burglary or workplace theft can be an embarrassing lapse in judgment. However, a theft charge does not automatically mean a court trial or plea deal. Getting a theft case dismissed in Houston can occur for a few reasons, including: Lack of Probable Cause Illegal […]

Having an arrest on your record for drug possession in Texas can have a negative impact on your life. Even if you were found not guilty or received deferred adjudication, your record could be used against you when it comes to finding a job, getting insurance, buying a house or during a divorce or child […]

Shoplifting is defined as deliberately taking items from a store with the intention of not paying for the item. This includes taking an article of clothing and leaving the store, or switching price tags with a lower priced item. Paying for the lower priced item at checkout is still considered shoplifting. Punishment generally depends on […]

The holiday season is a big time for brick-and-mortar retailers across the Houston area, with business skyrocketing as shoppers search for the perfect gifts for loved ones. As business increases during this time of year, so do shoplifting charges. Shoplifting and employee theft in Houston are crimes that affect the entire community, from the companies that […]

Like any other war, the war on drugs has claimed a fair number of innocent victims, among them people in Houston convicted when a false positive result was obtained using a defective field drug test kit. Field drug test kits were designed to provide law enforcement with an easy to use, inexpensive (around $2 per […]

Methamphetamine use is on the rise among oil field workers in the Permian Basin region of Texas, as are arrests for possession, manufacturing and selling the drug. Drilling for oil is an expensive process. In order to be profitable, many oil companies must maintain a 24/7 production schedule. This often results in long, grueling shifts […]

The flashing lights, sirens, and verbal orders — this is the nightmare scenario. And my rights — what about my rights? After the noise stops and the colored strobes dim, an unfortunate arrest means seeking legal counsel from a Houston criminal attorney to help sort through the details. And your Miranda Rights are a significant […]

Lisa Shapiro Strauss has been successfully representing defendants charged with a wide range of felony and misdemeanor charges in Houston for over 25 years. Our clients know they can depend on Lisa’s extensive experience to deliver the best possible resolution for their cases. For many of our clients, this is their first (and hopefully, last) […]