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Why Appellate Experience Matters in Defense Criminal Defense Many criminal defendants never think their case will end up on appeal. And few of them do. Nevertheless, hiring a trial attorney...
Are Lie Detector Tests Admissible? Criminal Defense Lie detector tests, also called polygraphs, are a tool police use as part of their investigation. A suspect answers questions while hooked...
Civil Asset Forfeiture in Galveston Criminal Defense With civil forfeiture, law enforcement seizes property involved in a crime. This can include a car, cash, or even real estate. These...
Perjury vs. Aggravated Perjury Criminal Defense Some little white lies aren’t so little. Under Texas law, you can face criminal charges for lying under oath, and it’s possible...
Houston Man Indicted for Romance Fraud Criminal Defense A Houston man was recently indicted for participating in a nationwide romance fraud scheme. The scheme allegedly bilked victims out of millions...
League City Police Lead DNA Collection Efforts Criminal Defense As surprising as it might sound, the League City Police Department is pioneering in the collection of DNA evidence to help solve...
Vandalizing School Buses Can Mean Jail Criminal Defense Criminal mischief might sound like a minor offense. But if you damage government property like school buses, then you could face state...
Refusing to Pull Over for an Ambulance Criminal Defense Emergency personnel provide a valuable service to the public. Ambulances rush to people’s homes or the scenes of accidents to pick up...
Galveston Woman Arrested After Yacht Joyride Criminal Defense According to CW 39 Houston, a 45-year-old woman was recently arrested for stealing a 52-foot yacht from a dock at Heard’s Lane...
Don’t Talk to Police Without a Lawyer Criminal Defense Perhaps nothing is as terrifying as being arrested. Many law-abiding citizens have never had handcuffs slapped on them, and they will do...
How to Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston Criminal Defense Houston has thousands of attorneys, but which one is the right lawyer for your criminal case? At The Law Offices of Tad...
Are You Entitled to Bail in Texas? Criminal Defense Yes. The Texas Constitution provides a right to bail in Article 1, Section 11, where it says “all prisoners shall be bailable.”...
Be Careful on Social Media After an Arrest Criminal Defense More than 70% of Americans have a social media account. They might use Facebook or Instagram or Twitter, possibly all three. Or...
Defense Lawyer vs. Public Defender Criminal Defense The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of criminal defendants to an attorney, even when they can’t afford one. If you are charged...
Criminal Liability for Giving Alcohol to Minors Criminal Defense Drunk driving is a serious problem in Texas generally and Houston specifically. Indeed, statistics show that roughly 2% of people self-report that...
Defense Strategies for Criminal Charges Criminal Defense When you are facing criminal charges in League City or Galveston, it is critical to hire an experienced and aggressive Texas criminal...
Know Your Rights After an Arrest Criminal Defense Being arrested for a criminal offense in Houston can be extremely anxiety-inducing and scary, particularly when you know that the offense is...
Texas School Bus Traffic Violations Criminal Defense Traffic violations can take many different forms in Texas, from speeding or running a red light to violating other traffic rules. Traffic...
Houston Runner in Scam Faces 20 Years Criminal Defense Nobody likes getting telemarketing calls. One reason for this is that many such calls are schemes designed to cheat individuals out of...
Why Hire a Former Prosecutor for Defense? Criminal Defense If you have been arrested for a criminal offense in Texas, it is understandable that you view the prosecution as your enemy....
Fourth Amendment Violations in Criminal Defense Criminal Defense If you are arrested for a criminal offense in Texas and charged with that crime, you should begin working with an experienced...
5 Facts About Reckless Driving in Texas Criminal Defense Traffic violations can vary greatly in terms of type and severity, with some traffic violations involving a maximum penalty of a monetary...
Texas Traffic Violation Point System Criminal Defense The Texas Traffic Violation Point System Explained: How Tickets Can Cost You Your License (and More) If you’ve ever been pulled over...
Texas Criminal Statute of Limitations Criminal Defense The state can’t file charges against a person whenever it wants. In addition to being able to demonstrate probable cause that someone...
Resisting Arrest in Texas Criminal Defense Very few people are actually prepared to be placed under arrest. There are, however, a few things that you should keep in...
Common Texas Traffic Tickets Criminal Defense One of the best ways to keep your driving record clean is to know what police officers are keeping an eye out...
Aggressive Driving in Texas Criminal Defense Having a traffic violation on your record can affect your insurance rates and even result in the suspension of your driver’s license,...
Federal Offenses vs. State Crimes Criminal Defense The majority of defendants who have been accused of a crime are charged in state court. It is possible, however, for a...
Jury Role in Contested Traffic Tickets Criminal Defense When you receive a traffic ticket in Texas, you have the right to contest that ticket in court. These cases are normally...
Man Jailed for Impersonating a Peace Officer Criminal Defense Many white collar crimes involve some form of identity theft or fraud. For example, in Texas it is a Class B misdemeanor...