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How Evidence Is Used in DWI Cases How Evidence Is Used in DWI Cases DWI If you or a loved one were arrested & charged with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas, it can be...
Texas DWI Facts and Trends Texas DWI Facts and Trends DWI Texas continues to aggressively prosecute suspected DWI cases, all with an eye toward lowering the number of people who illegally drink and...
Have You Committed Credit Card Fraud? Have You Committed Credit Card Fraud? White Collar Crimes In the current tough economic climate, many people are relying on credit cards to pay their bills. They will buy groceries, gas,...
Texas DWI Open Container Enhancements Texas DWI Open Container Enhancements DWI DWI and Open Container Enhancements Before we look at potential open container enhancements to DWI charges, let’s review the basic open container...
Driving While License Invalid Cases Driving While License Invalid Cases Misdemeanors The crime of Driving While License Invalid (DWLI) occurs when you operate a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, or expired license....
Should You Request Alimony? Should You Request Alimony? Family Law Texas is different from most other states when it comes to alimony, also called maintenance. In other states, judges freely make awards...
Chances of Getting a Texas DWI Dismissed Chances of Getting a Texas DWI Dismissed DWI As an experienced DWI defense lawyer having practiced law in the Greater Houston area since 1995, many of my clients have asked...
Enjoy Prom Without Alcohol Enjoy Prom Without Alcohol DWI Prom night is a rite of passage for many teens. Whether you end up as prom queen or crying alone in the...
Was Your Confession Involuntary? Was Your Confession Involuntary? Criminal Defense Police are sometimes so eager to get a confession that they cross the line and coerce a confession out of a suspect....
Do Eyewitnesses Matter in Houston DWI Cases? Do Eyewitnesses Matter in Houston DWI Cases? DWI Most DWI cases revolve around the results of chemical tests, such a breath or urine test. But many cases actually have no...
Going to an Astros Game? Stop Drinking Early Going to an Astros Game? Stop Drinking Early DWI Major League Baseball has instituted a new “pitch clock” with the goal of shortening the length of games. And the new clock...
Financial Disclosures in Texas Divorce Financial Disclosures in Texas Divorce Family Law As part of a Texas divorce, couples must divide their marital property, set up child support, and possibly resolve a request for...
5 Facts About Texas Boating While Intoxicated 5 Facts About Texas Boating While Intoxicated DWI The Lone Star States recognizes that intoxicated boating is just as dangerous as drunk driving, and the state has criminalized operating a...
Steps to Take After a Child is Arrested Steps to Take After a Child is Arrested Criminal Defense Many parents fear getting a phone call in the middle of the night because they suspect the caller will deliver bad news...
Houston DWI Penalties: Fines, Jail, and License Loss Houston DWI Penalties: Fines, Jail, and License Loss DWI You're Not Alone, But You're In For A Ride If you're facing criminal charges for a drunk driving offense in Houston, it's...
How to Find the Best Defense Lawyer How to Find the Best Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense If you're facing criminal charges in Houston, the situation can be incredibly stressful. In Texas, justice is harsh to the degree that...
7 Mistakes That Can Help Your Criminal Case 7 Mistakes That Can Help Your Criminal Case Criminal Defense There are many ways to defend against Galveston criminal charges. Sometimes, our lawyers will find alibi witnesses who testify that you were...
Don’t Forget These Community Assets Don’t Forget These Community Assets Family Law When couples divorce, they usually spend time thinking about who will get the house, vacation property, and motor vehicles. But community property...
Catalytic Converter Theft Catalytic Converter Theft Criminal Defense Over the past year, catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed around the country. Part of your car’s exhaust system, the catalytic converter plays...
Conroe Driver Pleads Guilty to DWI Manslaughter Conroe Driver Pleads Guilty to DWI Manslaughter DWI One of the great risks of drunk driving is that you will get into a collision and end up hurting someone. It’s...
Top 6 Myths About Texas Criminal Law Top 6 Myths About Texas Criminal Law Criminal Defense As experienced Houston criminal defense attorneys, we meet with clients every week who are facing charges. Many of them recount information they...
How Drugs and Alcohol Can Trigger Violence How Drugs and Alcohol Can Trigger Violence Violent Crimes   At least 37 million Americans age 12 and older used illegal drugs in 2020, according to the National Center for Drug...
Proving Adultery in a League City Divorce Proving Adultery in a League City Divorce Family Law Couples break up for many reasons, but adultery has historically been a factor in many divorce decisions. There are few things more...
Did Prosecutors Commit a Brady Violation? Did Prosecutors Commit a Brady Violation? Criminal Defense In the United States, police departments perform most of the investigations into criminal activity. This investigation can include interviewing witnesses, collecting physical...
Why Not All DWI Lawyers are the Same Why Not All DWI Lawyers are the Same DWI Texas has hundreds of criminal defense attorneys who advertise that they can defend people accused of DWI. But those in the market...
Requesting Attorney Fees in a Galveston Divorce Requesting Attorney Fees in a Galveston Divorce Family Law Divorce is rarely cheap. Although some couples can amicably divorce with little hassle, other couples require extensive litigation to resolve all their...
9 Reasons Houston Police May Pull You Over 9 Reasons Houston Police May Pull You Over DWI Every DWI case begins with the police stop. Once you pull over, the police will then notice that you look or sound...
Pleading Guilty? Hire a Houston Defense Lawyer Pleading Guilty? Hire a Houston Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Some criminal defendants decide to plead guilty to their charges, so they imagine that they can avoid the hassle of finding a...
5 Myths About Child Support in Texas 5 Myths About Child Support in Texas Family Law Many parents go online to find out information about child support. We understand their interest. Child support represents a considerable expense, so...
Leaving a Child in a Vehicle is a Crime Leaving a Child in a Vehicle is a Crime Criminal Defense Parents have many responsibilities, and dragging a child around is a real hassle. Nonetheless, Texas has criminalized leaving young children unattended in...