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Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure Penalties

Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure Penalties Misdemeanors There are a number of misdemeanor crimes that are more serious than you might think. Let's take indecent exposure. The Texas Penal...

Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents

Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents DWI When there's an auto accident that seriously injures another person, Houston-area law enforcement will move quickly to determine whether or not the...

Should I Tell Police About an Open Container?

Should I Tell Police About an Open Container? DWI Driving with an open container of alcohol in your car is never a good idea. For one thing, it's against the law....

Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records

Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records DWI Although Houston has a booming economy and a bright economic future, individuals with criminal records may experience a limited realization of their...

Immigration Risks of Domestic Violence Convictions

Immigration Risks of Domestic Violence Convictions Violent Crimes Immigration has long been a politically charged subject here in the Houston area. Federal authorities have aggressively moved to deport not just...

Court Tosses Conviction Over Seized Video

Court Tosses Conviction Over Seized Video Criminal Defense Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government tries to...

UCMJ Domestic Violence Offense Created

UCMJ Domestic Violence Offense Created Violent Crimes The Galveston area is home to many U.S. military service members and their families. Although the vast majority of those who serve...

Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox?

Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox? DWI There are many misdemeanor crimes in Texas, such as traffic violations, that can land you in legal trouble beyond a simple ticket....

Carrying a Firearm in a Texas Airport

Carrying a Firearm in a Texas Airport Criminal Defense Residents of Texas take their Second Amendment rights very seriously, but they also recognize that these rights come with responsibility. It is...

Should I Testify at My DWI Trial?

Should I Testify at My DWI Trial? DWI Most people know they have the “right to remain silent” when accused of a crime. This includes offenses like DWI and drunk...

Is a Prenup With a Forfeiture Clause Valid?

Is a Prenup With a Forfeiture Clause Valid? Family Law Many Galveston couples choose to sign prenuptial agreements in order to minimize potential arguments over property in the event of divorce. Keep...

Dating Relationships in Texas Domestic Violence

Dating Relationships in Texas Domestic Violence Violent Crimes Domestic violence in Texas includes not just acts involving family members, but also anyone that is in a “dating relationship” with the...

Mud Flap Dispute Leads to Felony Conviction

Mud Flap Dispute Leads to Felony Conviction News Although we commonly associate traffic violations with driving violations like speeding or failing to stop at a red light, an officer may...

Texas Court Awards Wife the Marital Home

Texas Court Awards Wife the Marital Home Family Law Back in February, we discussed a pending Texas Supreme Court case involving the division of community property in a case where the...

How to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse

How to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse Violent Crimes If domestic abuse has a pattern, that pattern would be the cycle. The key to ending abuse is to disrupt the cycle...

How to Fight a Protective Order in Galveston

How to Fight a Protective Order in Galveston Violent Crimes Protective orders are powerful tools. If a judge issues a domestic violence order of protection against you, you might need to move...

Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in Lot

Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in Lot DWI One man was arrested on a recent Tuesday night after drinking alcohol at a restaurant at the Lake Sumter Landing. A Sonny’s...

When an Ex Interferes With Visitation

When an Ex Interferes With Visitation Family Law Divorce is often an emotionally-draining experience, so it is normal to breathe a sigh of relief when you reach the end. You...

Facing Marijuana Possession or Sale Charges?

Facing Marijuana Possession or Sale Charges? Drug Crimes Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423 bundles weighing...

How Forgery Can Lead to Decades in Prison

How Forgery Can Lead to Decades in Prison White Collar Crimes Although the phrase “white collar crime” typically conjures up images of people in suits engaging in complex fraudulent schemes, in reality it...

Open Containers and Texas DWI Cases

Open Containers and Texas DWI Cases DWI Not all DWIs are created the same in Texas. In many cases there may be special circumstances that justify an “enhanced” DWI...

How to Extend or Modify a Protective Order

How to Extend or Modify a Protective Order Criminal Defense If you have a Texas protective order for your security and the safety of your family, it can be terrifying to think...

Man Gets 30 Years for Choking Ex-Fiancé

Man Gets 30 Years for Choking Ex-Fiancé Violent Crimes Domestic violence charges of any kind are serious. But Texas law pays special attention to cases where the defendant is accused of...

Child’s Best Interest Factors in Texas Custody

Child’s Best Interest Factors in Texas Custody Family Law When a Texas divorce case involves minor children of the two parties, a court must address such issues as custody, visitation, and...

Avoiding Court Can’t Avoid Drug Charge Jail

Avoiding Court Can’t Avoid Drug Charge Jail Drug Crimes “Running away won't solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly sage advice,...

Dividing Business Interests in Galveston Divorce

Dividing Business Interests in Galveston Divorce Family Law While parties are free to agree on property division in a divorce case, in the event of a dispute, Texas law requires...

Safety Plans in Texas Domestic Violence Cases

Safety Plans in Texas Domestic Violence Cases Violent Crimes The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence gathers data from all US states, and the statistics on the frequency of domestic incidents in...

Finding Hidden Assets in Galveston Divorce

Finding Hidden Assets in Galveston Divorce Family Law In a Texas divorce, there are multiple facets of the case that depend upon determining the full value of the assets which...

Texas Smartphone Driving Ban: Six Months Later

Texas Smartphone Driving Ban: Six Months Later Criminal Defense It's hard to remember there was a time–say, 10 years ago–when people were not constantly looking at their smartphones and tablets. Unfortunately,...

Do I Need a Lawyer for Uncontested Divorce?

Do I Need a Lawyer for Uncontested Divorce? Family Law In short, there is no requirement under Texas law to have an attorney represent you in any case, including divorce proceedings. The...