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Can a 911 Call Prove Domestic Abuse? Can a 911 Call Prove Domestic Abuse? Violent Crimes Domestic abuse incidents often involve sudden bursts of violence that can seriously threaten the lives of the victim and other people in...
Insurance Fraud Defense in Texas Insurance Fraud Defense in Texas White Collar Crimes Insurance fraud is a serious crime, one that can result in one to 99 years of jail time and a fine of...
Texas DWI Enhancements for Open Containers Texas DWI Enhancements for Open Containers DWI Driving with an open container is almost as bad as blowing a BAC of .08 or greater, and if you blow a .08...
Understanding Internet Sex Crimes Understanding Internet Sex Crimes Sex Crimes People utilize the internet for many reasons, one of which is to send explicit messages or images. While there is nothing legally...
What Is Criminal Mischief in Texas? What Is Criminal Mischief in Texas? Misdemeanors Understanding and Defending Against Criminal Mischief Charges in Galveston and Harris Counties Criminal mischief might sound innocuous, but in Texas, it carries...
Right to Refuse a Texas Breath Test Right to Refuse a Texas Breath Test DWI You may have heard that if you are stopped for a DWI in Texas, you have the right to refuse a breath...
Foreign Marriage Issues in Texas Courts Foreign Marriage Issues in Texas Courts Family Law In a contested divorce case, one of the first things you will need to establish before a Galveston judge is that there...
What Happens If You Ignore a Speeding Ticket? What Happens If You Ignore a Speeding Ticket? Misdemeanors For many people, traffic tickets are one more unplanned for expense that they either do not want to pay for cannot afford....
Medicare Fraud in Home Health Care Medicare Fraud in Home Health Care White Collar Crimes One of the more high-profile white collar crimes pursued by federal prosecutors is Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Since establishing its Medicare fraud...
What Is Harassment Under a Texas Protection Order? What Is Harassment Under a Texas Protection Order? Criminal Defense Domestic abuse allegations frequently arise during contested divorce cases in Galveston County. A judge may issue a protective order in favor of...
Can Open Containers Give Troopers Probable Cause? Can Open Containers Give Troopers Probable Cause? DWI The presence of an open container can not only serve as grounds to charge with you with an enhanced DWI offense. It...
How Character Affects a Texas Misdemeanor How Character Affects a Texas Misdemeanor Misdemeanors When it comes to misdemeanor crimes in Texas, you may find there is a double standard. In defending your innocence, a court...
Parole Violations After Domestic Violence Conviction Parole Violations After Domestic Violence Conviction Violent Crimes Judges in the Galveston area will not accept any excuses when it comes to domestic violence charges. Keep in mind that under...
What Is a Deadly Weapon in Texas? What Is a Deadly Weapon in Texas? Criminal Defense Violent crimes are treated significantly more harshly in Texas when they involve a “deadly weapon.” This does not just refer to items,...
Waste of Community Assets in Divorce Waste of Community Assets in Divorce Family Law If you are married, any property that you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is considered part of your “community” estate....
Is Touching the Fog Line a Traffic Violation? Is Touching the Fog Line a Traffic Violation? Criminal Defense Houston-area police are always on the lookout for potential traffic violations that may justify stopping a driver. But sometimes the police interpret...
Do Houston Police Prolong Traffic Stops? Do Houston Police Prolong Traffic Stops? Criminal Defense Many Houston-area residents find themselves facing serious drug charges because they do not understand their legal rights when stopped by police. Drug...
Intent and the Felony Murder Rule in Texas Intent and the Felony Murder Rule in Texas News A common issue in criminal defense law is addressing the issue of “intent.” For example, if a defendant accidentally killed the victim...
Court Reconsiders Fault-Based Property Division Court Reconsiders Fault-Based Property Division Criminal Defense Texas is a community property state. In plain terms, this means that all property acquired during a couple's marriage is presumed to...
How Domestic Abuse Can Become a Felony How Domestic Abuse Can Become a Felony Violent Crimes Crimes involving domestic abuse in the Galveston area often carry significantly higher penalties than similar offenses against other persons. A common example...
White Collar Crime Claim Leads to 10-Year Sentence White Collar Crime Claim Leads to 10-Year Sentence White Collar Crimes There are many Texas residents who still do not appreciate the severity of white collar crimes. If you commit theft by fraud...
Texas Open Container FAQs Texas Open Container FAQs DWI Everyone knows that drunk driving–DWI–is illegal in Texas. But many people are unaware of the additional penalties a person faces for simply...
How Protective Orders Work in Galveston How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Violent Crimes When a Galveston area resident is a victim of actual or imminent domestic violence, they have the right to seek a protective...
Civil Commitment for Texas Sex Offenders Civil Commitment for Texas Sex Offenders Sex Crimes Sex crimes and sexually based offenses carry more than a social stigma. A conviction often requires defendants to permanently register as a...
Misdemeanor vs. Felony Assault in Texas Misdemeanor vs. Felony Assault in Texas Violent Crimes There is often a very fine line between a misdemeanor and felony offense in Texas. Consider the common crime of assault. The...
Are Warrantless DWI Blood Tests Admissible? Are Warrantless DWI Blood Tests Admissible? DWI DWI accidents differ from normal drunk driving cases in that there is an actual victim. This can greatly influence how police and...
What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DWI Stop? What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DWI Stop? DWI A Houston-area law enforcement officer is only allowed to detain a driver for drunk driving when there is a “reasonable suspicion” to...
Penalties for Multiple Domestic Violence Acts Penalties for Multiple Domestic Violence Acts Violent Crimes Domestic violence allegations can lead to serious jail time in Texas, particularly if prosecutors can prove you committed two or more assaults...
How to Challenge a Houston Speeding Ticket How to Challenge a Houston Speeding Ticket Criminal Defense Dealing with a traffic ticket can be a hassle. But if you believe you did nothing wrong, then you have every right...
Can Furtive Gestures Justify a Car Search? Can Furtive Gestures Justify a Car Search? Criminal Defense Houston-area law enforcement officers are quick to suspect individuals of illegal drug possession. But formal drug charges require probable cause, not mere...