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5 Facts About Getting an Essential Needs License 5 Facts About Getting an Essential Needs License DWI There are many negative consequences to a DWI arrest or conviction. One is license suspension. People need a license to legally drive,...
Are Lie Detector Tests Admissible? 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...
Myths About Texas Child Passenger DWI Cases Myths About Texas Child Passenger DWI Cases DWI Being stopped for DWI is bad enough, but if you have a child under 15 in the vehicle with you, your day...
Should You Fear a Child Custody Evaluation? Should You Fear a Child Custody Evaluation? Family Law Child custody fights are mentally exhausting. In addition to fears that you won’t see your children, many people are annoyed by how...
Civil Asset Forfeiture in Galveston 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...
Houston Homicide Rate Continues to Climb Houston Homicide Rate Continues to Climb Violent Crimes Houston has attempted to stem the rising tide of homicides by creating the “One Safe Houston” program. With a $53 million price...
Perjury vs. Aggravated Perjury 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...
4 Facts About Intoxication Assault Cases 4 Facts About Intoxication Assault Cases Violent Crimes Getting arrested for DWI is bad enough in Houston. But if you end up hurting someone in a crash, then you can...
Costly Divorce Mistakes to Avoid Costly Divorce Mistakes to Avoid Family Law A divorce restores your freedom. When done right, it should also set you up financially for the future. Sadly, many people make...
Houston Man Indicted for Romance Fraud 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...
Prescription Drugs and Houston DWI Charges Prescription Drugs and Houston DWI Charges DWI Many people in Houston are shocked to learn they can be arrested and convicted of DWI as a result of taking prescription...
How DWI Affects a Texas Medical License How DWI Affects a Texas Medical License DWI Texas professionals often need a license to practice their job. This is certainly true of doctors, who are licensed by the state’s...
Food Stamp Fraud in Houston Food Stamp Fraud in Houston White Collar Crimes The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Foodstamps Program in Texas: From Paper Stamps to Electronic Benefits Food stamps in Texas are provided...
Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable? Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable? DWI The Houston Police Department employs field sobriety tests to judge whether a driver is intoxicated. When a blood test isn’t available, or...
Reasons to Appeal a DWI Conviction Reasons to Appeal a DWI Conviction DWI If you don’t accept a plea deal for a DWI charge, then odds are good you’ll have a trial. What happens if...
How Prior Felonies Affect Sentencing How Prior Felonies Affect Sentencing News Criminal sentencing is sometimes unpredictable. The law gives judges some discretion as to whether to sentence a defendant to jail, as well...
League City Police Lead DNA Collection Efforts 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...
Hidden Assets in Galveston Divorce Hidden Assets in Galveston Divorce Family Law When you are getting divorced in Galveston or League City, it is important to understand how the court will divide property in...
How to Bounce Back After a DWI Arrest How to Bounce Back After a DWI Arrest DWI Getting arrested for DWI might seem like the end of the world. This might be your first criminal arrest. You’re afraid your...
Was Your Prenup Coerced? Was Your Prenup Coerced? Family Law At heart, premarital agreements are contracts between two people about to get married. As with all contracts, a person can enter a...
Vandalizing School Buses Can Mean Jail 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...
“I Thought She Was 17” Is Not a Defense “I Thought She Was 17” Is Not a Defense Sex Crimes Who hasn’t watched an episode of To Catch a Predator and chuckled at the foolishness of men driving hours to meet up...
Who Pays Uninsured Child Medical Expenses? Who Pays Uninsured Child Medical Expenses? Family Law Any medical crisis involving your children is stressful. As parents, the last thing you want to think about is money, but it’s...
Refusing to Pull Over for an Ambulance 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...
Should Texas Nurses Fear Homicide Charges? Should Texas Nurses Fear Homicide Charges? Violent Crimes The prosecution of a nurse in Tennessee for negligent homicide has raised alarm in the medical community. Nurses and other concerned medical...
Houston PD Focuses on Boating While Intoxicated Houston PD Focuses on Boating While Intoxicated DWI With summer upon us, many folks are headed out onto the water to enjoy some time with family and friends. However, the...
Houston Road Rage Leads to Felony Charges Houston Road Rage Leads to Felony Charges News Road rage is a serious problem on Texas highways. Drivers who are otherwise mild and friendly can become aggressive and angry behind...
Galveston Woman Arrested After Yacht Joyride 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...
Commercial Truck Drivers Facing DWI Charges Commercial Truck Drivers Facing DWI Charges DWI DWI Defense for Truckers & Commercial Drivers A DWI arrest can upend anyone’s life. But commercial truck drivers face the immediate loss...
Woman Tries to Evade DWI Arrest With Child Woman Tries to Evade DWI Arrest With Child DWI The Houston Police Department closed out the month of March with a high-speed chase to stop a woman they suspected of drunk...