People in the Houston area could easily find themselves accused of an assault or other crime related to alleged domestic violence. The criminal penalties for domestic crimes are serious. Depending on the circumstances, even a Texan without a criminal history could...
The previous blog post discussed the growing concerns of parents in Houston, Texas, and the rest of the country about the use of cannabis concentrate among teenagers. While there remains a number of reasons why young adults take to cannabis, the fact is that offenses...
Drug possession and other related charges are serious in every state and can involve both state and federal laws. When an individual in Texas is facing drug possession charges, there is usually a threshold amount of the drug that will trigger additional federal...
If someone attacks you or tries to trespass on your property, your first instinct may be to fight back. Under the Castle Doctrine, which is essentially the doctrine of self-defense in Texas, it is legal to use deadly or nondeadly force to protect yourself, your...
Texas law takes the safety of its citizens seriously. When issues of violence, domestic battery or sexual assault arise, Texas has several different protective orders available to address the potential for future danger. An Emergency Protective Order is one of those...
Texas takes the issue of domestic violence seriously, providing a host of penalties when allegations of domestic violence are proven. And while it’s natural to think of domestic violence as a single argument which has gone too far, Texas also has laws on the books for...
Anyone in Houston who is convicted of drunk driving faces serious penalties, but drunk driving frequently leads to even more serious criminal charges. An example was recently provided when an allegedly drunk driver crashed into the rear of a Houston Police Department...
Most Texas drivers are at least somewhat familiar with our state’s laws against drunk driving, but they may be less familiar with the concept of drugged driving. Anyone who has been accused of DWI should understand what is considered drugged driving and how they can...
Domestic violence allegations can take a toll on your life. Criminal charges can damage your reputation, and your future and your freedom may be on the line. With so much at stake, it’s imperative that you know how to appropriately defend yourself. This means knowing...
A drug-related DWI charge can threaten you with licenses suspension, license revocation, and even jail time. If convicted, you may also have to pay a fine, and your resulting criminal record may cause you to lose your employment. For these reasons, it’s imperative...
