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Holiday Drunk Driving Statistics DWI The last few years have seen reduced holiday travel. But after years of COVID lockdowns, Texans are traveling this holiday season like...
Tips for Divorce Mediation Family Law Divorce does not have to turn into a brawl. Instead, squabbling couples can eventually work toward an agreement on critical issues like...
What Were the Most Common Houston Crimes in 2022? Criminal Defense The Houston Chronicle published an interesting article in December looking at the most common crimes in Houston for 2022. Crime continues to...
DWI Offenses and Gun Rights in Texas DWI According to state statistics, 1.7 million people have a license to carry a gun in Texas. Many people in Houston carry a...
Human Trafficking Crimes in Texas News Given our location on the southern border, Texas sees many human trafficking cases. Every day, dozens of people are trafficked into Texas,...
Mail Theft Is a Serious Problem in Galveston Criminal Defense According to the U.S. Postal Service, mail theft in Galveston has increased over the past few years. This increase has drawn the...
Holiday Parties, DWI, and Host Liability DWI It wouldn’t be the holiday season without parties. Many employers throw a bash for their staff, and some professors also invite students...
Tips to Avoid a Holiday DWI Arrest DWI With the holidays just around the corner, the Houston Police Department will be on the lookout for drunk drivers. [caption id="attachment_9318" align="alignright"...
How to Draft a Divorce Announcement Family Law In this age of social media, people share photos of their wedding, honeymoon, and children. Unsurprisingly, folks naturally want to share the...
Defending Against Extortion Charges White Collar Crimes Extortion in Texas is a type of theft charge. Defined simply, extortion consists of trying to get money or property from someone...
Student-Teacher Relationships in Texas Criminal Defense Hardly a week goes by without a story popping up in the media about a teacher having an inappropriate sexual relationship with...
Property Damage While Driving Drunk DWI Getting into a wreck that injures someone is a nightmare scenario for drunk drivers. Suddenly, penalties have just escalated because you sent...
Was Your Traffic Stop Illegal? Criminal Defense Almost every DWI case begins with the traffic stop. You’re driving home when you see lights in the rearview mirror, so you...
Child Neglect and Abandonment in Texas Family Law Neglect has devastating consequences for children as well as for the broader society. For this reason, Texas has passed laws criminalizing neglect...
Galveston Bartender Arrested After Serving Driver DWI The recent arrest of a Galveston bartender is a reminder that those who serve alcohol to drunk drivers can also face criminal...
Marijuana Cultivation Charges in Texas Drug Crimes Growing your own marijuana might seem like a great idea. You’ll have ready access to some pot, and if you don’t sell...
Social Media Profiles and DWI Arrests DWI Millions of Texans have a social media profile, usually Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. These platforms are great at helping friends and family...
Hazing Crimes During Pledge Week Criminal Defense For many people, Greek life is the highlight of their college experience. They take great pride in joining the fraternity or sorority...
Why Appellate Experience Matters in Defense Criminal Defense Many criminal defendants never think their case will end up on appeal. And few of them do. Nevertheless, hiring a trial attorney...
False Child Abuse Claims in Divorce Family Law Parents often make frivolous allegations of child abuse during a divorce. Why? Principally, it’s to gain an upper hand in a custody...
League City Man Faces Six Bomb Threat Felonies News “Words never hurt anybody.” Like many sayings, this one is false. In fact, words can send you to prison in Texas for...
5 Facts About Getting an Essential Needs License DWI There are many negative consequences to a DWI arrest or conviction. One is license suspension. People need a license to legally drive,...
Are Lie Detector Tests Admissible? Criminal Defense Lie detector tests, also called polygraphs, are a tool police use as part of their investigation. A suspect answers questions while hooked...
Myths About Texas Child Passenger DWI Cases DWI Being stopped for DWI is bad enough, but if you have a child under 15 in the vehicle with you, your day...
Should You Fear a Child Custody Evaluation? Family Law Child custody fights are mentally exhausting. In addition to fears that you won’t see your children, many people are annoyed by how...
Civil Asset Forfeiture in Galveston Criminal Defense With civil forfeiture, law enforcement seizes property involved in a crime. This can include a car, cash, or even real estate. These...
Houston Homicide Rate Continues to Climb Violent Crimes Houston has attempted to stem the rising tide of homicides by creating the “One Safe Houston” program. With a $53 million price...
Perjury vs. Aggravated Perjury Criminal Defense Some little white lies aren’t so little. Under Texas law, you can face criminal charges for lying under oath, and it’s possible...
4 Facts About Intoxication Assault Cases Violent Crimes Getting arrested for DWI is bad enough in Houston. But if you end up hurting someone in a crash, then you can...
Costly Divorce Mistakes to Avoid Family Law A divorce restores your freedom. When done right, it should also set you up financially for the future. Sadly, many people make...