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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...
Failing to Provide Medical Care to a Child Failing to Provide Medical Care to a Child Criminal Defense Parents owe many duties to their children—to provide food and shelter, as well as education. But the duty to provide medical and...
Why Reckless Driving Charges Matter Why Reckless Driving Charges Matter Criminal Defense Under Texas law, it is illegal to drive in a reckless manner. The statute defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with...
Tips for Working With a Defense Lawyer Tips for Working With a Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Facing criminal charges is an unsettling experience, but a League City criminal defense attorney can help. With the right lawyer beside you,...
Texas Teacher Accused of DWI? Texas Teacher Accused of DWI? DWI According to a recent study by the Journal of Education Human Resources, DWI is one of the leading reasons why teachers are...
3 Terrible Reasons People Drink and Drive 3 Terrible Reasons People Drink and Drive DWI Drunk driving is not only illegal in Texas, but it creates a serious risk of hurting people out on the road. Nonetheless,...
Tips for Creating a Parenting Plan Tips for Creating a Parenting Plan Family Law A parenting plan, also called a custody agreement, serves as the bedrock agreement for parents sharing custody of children. This agreement will...
Recent Arrest in Galveston Drug Deaths Recent Arrest in Galveston Drug Deaths Drug Crimes The Galveston Police Department recently arrested a man who sold cocaine laced with fentanyl, which led to the overdose deaths of two...
Red Flags When Hiring a Houston Defense Lawyer Red Flags When Hiring a Houston Defense Lawyer Criminal Defense Houston has hundreds of criminal defense attorneys, all offering their services to those facing criminal charges. But how do you know you’ve...
4 Mistakes to Avoid During a DWI Arrest 4 Mistakes to Avoid During a DWI Arrest DWI In many ways, your DWI case will turn on the results of your field sobriety tests and any chemical test you give,...