Why Your Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Should Have Appellate Experience

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Many criminal defendants never think their case will end up on appeal. And few of them do. Nevertheless, hiring a… Continue reading Why Your Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Should Have Appellate Experience

Is Financial Exploitation of the Elderly A Crime in Texas?

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Yes, financial exploitation of the elderly can be a crime. And some family members or concerned friends might be falsely… Continue reading Is Financial Exploitation of the Elderly A Crime in Texas?

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With civil forfeiture, law enforcement seizes property involved in a crime. This can include a car, cash, or even real… Continue reading Civil Asset Forfeiture in Galveston: What Is It?

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Some little white lies aren’t so little. Under Texas law, you can face criminal charges for lying under oath, and… Continue reading Perjury versus Aggravated Perjury: What’s the Difference?

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As surprising as it might sound, the League City Police Department is pioneering in the collection of DNA evidence to… Continue reading League City Police Lead the Way with DNA Collection

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With Independence Day fast approaching, many people are buying fireworks to create a light show in celebration. However, fireworks are… Continue reading Can Setting Off Fireworks Lead to an Arson Charge in Houston?

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The prosecution of a nurse in Tennessee for negligent homicide has raised alarm in the medical community. Nurses and other… Continue reading Should Texas Nurses Be Worried about Criminal Negligent Homicide Charges?

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Charged with Credit Card Abuse in Houston? Using a credit card that isn’t yours might seem like a small mistake,… Continue reading Can You Go to Jail for Using Your Mother’s Credit Card?

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According to CW 39 Houston, a 45-year-old woman was recently arrested for stealing a 52-foot yacht from a dock at… Continue reading Galveston Woman’s Joyride on Stolen Yacht Results in Arrest

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Texas prosecutors seek stiff punishment for criminals. But in their zeal to reduce crime, they often go after those people… Continue reading Can You Be Convicted of Aiding and Abetting a Burglary in Houston?