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Getting Evidence Excluded in Texas Criminal Cases Criminal Defense The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. What happens if your Fourth Amendment rights...

Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges Criminal Defense The financial toll of defending yourself from the government is one of the more complicated parts of the defense process. Let’s review...

Self-Defense and Texas Law Criminal Defense In Texas, self-defense isn't just a legal defense; it's a cultural tenet. As far as the law is concerned, it's your right...

Challenging Evidence in Criminal Cases Criminal Defense Evidence is the linchpin of any criminal case. Whether you're charged with a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony in Harris County,...

How to Act in Court Criminal Defense Houston DWI cases are decided on evidence, specifically proof that you were legally intoxicated when driving a motor vehicle in public. But...

College Disciplinary Proceedings Defense Criminal Defense College Campuses & Disciplinary Matters You're pursuing your academic dreams in one of Greater Houston's esteemed institutions. Before you know it you're...

Houston PD Gets Millions for Dashcams Criminal Defense In 2014, only 5% of Houston Police Department (HPD) vehicles had dashboard cameras. In fact, Houston had the worst record of all...

Probation and Parole in Texas Criminal Defense From the Desk of Your Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer You're no doubt here because either you or a loved one are entangled...

Understanding Your Miranda Rights Criminal Defense You're on your usual commute when suddenly, flashing lights flicker in your rearview mirror. Next thing you know, you're being handcuffed by...

Galveston Man Arrested for Palm Tree Fires Criminal Defense According to the Houston Chronicle, a Galveston man was recently arrested for lighting a fire to one of our city’s many palm...

Harris County Public Defender System Problems Criminal Defense We had the pleasure of viewing a video produced by NowThis News which addresses the problem with the criminal justice system in...

Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges in Houston, selecting the right criminal defense is of paramount importance. Tad...

Was Your Confession Involuntary? Criminal Defense Police are sometimes so eager to get a confession that they cross the line and coerce a confession out of a suspect....

Steps to Take After a Child Is Arrested Criminal Defense Many parents fear getting a phone call in the middle of the night because they suspect the caller will deliver bad news...

How to Find the Best Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense If you're facing criminal charges in Houston, the situation can be incredibly stressful. In Texas, justice is harsh to the degree that...

7 Mistakes That Can Help Your Criminal Case Criminal Defense There are many ways to defend against Galveston criminal charges. Sometimes, our lawyers will find alibi witnesses who testify that you were...

Catalytic Converter Theft Criminal Defense Over the past year, catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed around the country. Part of your car’s exhaust system, the catalytic converter plays...

Top 6 Myths About Texas Criminal Law Criminal Defense As experienced Houston criminal defense attorneys, we meet with clients every week who are facing charges. Many of them recount information they...

Did Prosecutors Commit a Brady Violation? Criminal Defense In the United States, police departments perform most of the investigations into criminal activity. This investigation can include interviewing witnesses, collecting physical...

Pleading Guilty? Hire a Houston Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Some criminal defendants decide to plead guilty to their charges, so they imagine that they can avoid the hassle of finding a...

Leaving a Child in a Vehicle Is a Crime Criminal Defense Parents have many responsibilities, and dragging a child around is a real hassle. Nonetheless, Texas has criminalized leaving young children unattended in...

Failing to Provide Medical Care to a Child Criminal Defense Parents owe many duties to their children—to provide food and shelter, as well as education. But the duty to provide medical and...

Why Reckless Driving Charges Matter Criminal Defense Under Texas law, it is illegal to drive in a reckless manner. The statute defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with...

Tips for Working With a Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Facing criminal charges is an unsettling experience, but a League City criminal defense attorney can help. With the right lawyer beside you,...

Red Flags When Hiring a Houston Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Houston has hundreds of criminal defense attorneys, all offering their services to those facing criminal charges. But how do you know you’ve...

What Were the Most Common Houston Crimes in 2022? Criminal Defense The Houston Chronicle published an interesting article in December looking at the most common crimes in Houston for 2022. Crime continues to...

Mail Theft Is a Serious Problem in Galveston Criminal Defense According to the U.S. Postal Service, mail theft in Galveston has increased over the past few years. This increase has drawn the...

Student-Teacher Relationships in Texas Criminal Defense Hardly a week goes by without a story popping up in the media about a teacher having an inappropriate sexual relationship with...

Was Your Traffic Stop Illegal? Criminal Defense Almost every DWI case begins with the traffic stop. You’re driving home when you see lights in the rearview mirror, so you...

Hazing Crimes During Pledge Week Criminal Defense For many people, Greek life is the highlight of their college experience. They take great pride in joining the fraternity or sorority...