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Court Says 4-Year-Old Incapable of Prostitution

Court Says 4-Year-Old Incapable of Prostitution Sex Crimes Compelling prostitution–i.e., pimping–is one of the most serious sex crimes a person can be charged with, in Texas. Under the state's Penal...

Right to Confront Evidence in Misdemeanor Cases

Right to Confront Evidence in Misdemeanor Cases Misdemeanors In a trial involving misdemeanor crimes, the defendant has the same constitutional rights as in felony cases. This includes, among other things,...

Man Acquitted of 3 DWI Manslaughter Counts

Man Acquitted of 3 DWI Manslaughter Counts DWI Fatal traffic accidents occur every day in the United States. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence or driver error....

Throwing a Beer Can Can Lead to 25 Years

Throwing a Beer Can Can Lead to 25 Years Criminal Defense A conviction on domestic violence charges can land you in prison for a very long time. Defendants often face an uphill battle...

Can You Be Convicted of DWI Without Evidence?

Can You Be Convicted of DWI Without Evidence? DWI It may surprise you to learn that the offense of driving while intoxicated does not necessarily require proof that you were either...

An Open Container Can Escalate DWI Charges

An Open Container Can Escalate DWI Charges DWI If you are arrested for drunk driving, the presence of an open container of alcohol in your vehicle can add fuel to...

Outcry Witnesses in Texas Sex Crimes Cases

Outcry Witnesses in Texas Sex Crimes Cases Sex Crimes Hearsay statements are generally not admissible in criminal trials. Hearsay refers to any out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the...

Is DWI License Suspension Part of Sentencing?

Is DWI License Suspension Part of Sentencing? DWI In Texas, a drunk driving conviction often leads to the suspension of the defendant's Texas Driver License. The terms and conditions of...

Driver May Face Murder Charge After Fatal Crash

Driver May Face Murder Charge After Fatal Crash DWI On February 2, 2020, Harris County sheriff's deputies responded to the scene of a fatal accident on Bammel North Houston Road and...

Drug Charges When the Drugs Aren’t Yours

Drug Charges When the Drugs Aren’t Yours Drug Crimes When it comes to drug crimes, law enforcement need not actually find illegal contraband on your person. If the police execute a...

Can I Be Arrested for DWI If I’m Not Driving?

Can I Be Arrested for DWI If I’m Not Driving? DWI A first-time DWI offense in Texas is normally a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000...

Houston Man Sentenced for Passport Forgery

Houston Man Sentenced for Passport Forgery White Collar Crimes White collar crimes include a wide variety of offenses related to forgery and counterfeiting. For example, under federal law, it is a...

How Misdemeanors Can Lead to Property Forfeiture

How Misdemeanors Can Lead to Property Forfeiture Misdemeanors Normally, the maximum penalty for a Class A misdemeanor offense in Texas is one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. But...

DWI While on Parole in Texas

DWI While on Parole in Texas DWI A first-time arrest for DWI is normally a simple misdemeanor in Texas. This means that if tried and convicted, the defendant faces...

How a Wide Right Turn Can Cause Bigger Charges

How a Wide Right Turn Can Cause Bigger Charges Criminal Defense Traffic violations often lead to the pursuit of other criminal charges, such as DWI or possession of illegal drugs. That is why...

Houston Doctor’s Fraud Sentence Upheld

Houston Doctor’s Fraud Sentence Upheld White Collar Crimes White collar crimes such as fraud often involve multiple defendants accused of participating in a conspiracy. While prosecutors must prove that each...

Duty to Elect in Texas Sex Crimes Cases

Duty to Elect in Texas Sex Crimes Cases Sex Crimes When a person is charged with a sex crime, they have the right to understand the exact charge against them. But there...

Houston Woman Gets 6 Years for Grant Fraud

Houston Woman Gets 6 Years for Grant Fraud White Collar Crimes The federal government takes fraud seriously, particularly when it is the victim. Individuals charged with defrauding federal programs often face severe sentences...

Jets Fan Blames Open Container DWI on Loss

Jets Fan Blames Open Container DWI on Loss DWI Here is a story that many sports fans can relate to: Your team has just lost another game in the midst of...

Court Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction

Court Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction DWI Overview of the Right to Confront in Texas Criminal Prosecutions One of the basic rights you have in any Texas criminal prosecution...

How Swerving Can Lead to a DWI Conviction

How Swerving Can Lead to a DWI Conviction DWI A Houston police officer only needs “reasonable suspicion” of DWI to stop and pull you over for further investigation. One thing that...

How Hit-and-Run Can Lead to Felony Charges

How Hit-and-Run Can Lead to Felony Charges News Many traffic violations do not involve anyone besides the driver. For instance, if you run a red light through an otherwise empty...

Austin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery

Austin Man Convicted of Misdemeanor Forgery Misdemeanors Misdemeanor crimes include a variety of non-violent offenses, such as forgery. Indeed, under the Texas Penal Code, forgery is a Class A...

Domestic Violence and Burglary

Domestic Violence and Burglary Violent Crimes Although many people associate a burglar with a thief who breaks into someone's house and steals their property, the legal definition of...

Reasonable Suspicion and Texas Traffic Stops

Reasonable Suspicion and Texas Traffic Stops Criminal Defense Traffic violations are commonly used by Texas law enforcement to justify what would otherwise be an unlawful detention of a motorist. But...

Intent to Deliver and Organized Crime Charges

Intent to Deliver and Organized Crime Charges News Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in "organized crime." Indeed, the Texas Penal Code describes a...

How Restitution Affects White Collar Sentencing

How Restitution Affects White Collar Sentencing White Collar Crimes A white collar criminal conviction often carries more than a prison sentence. In cases involving fraud, embezzlement, or other financial losses, the...

Questionable Behavior Can Lead to DWI Arrest

Questionable Behavior Can Lead to DWI Arrest DWI In Texas, a police officer does need definitive proof of drunk driving before initiating a traffic stop that ultimately leads to a...

Multi-State Check Fraud Conviction

Multi-State Check Fraud Conviction White Collar Crimes The two biggest mistakes that criminal defendants make is speaking to the police outside the presence of a qualified criminal defense attorney,...

Four Loko Open Container Leads to Conviction

Four Loko Open Container Leads to Conviction DWI An open container of alcohol in a car is a red flag for a police officer. And with good reason. It is...