FAQs: Criminal Defense

Houston Arrest: What to Do Before Court What to do if Arrested for a Criminal Charge in Houston The flash of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror...

What to Do After an Arrest in League City Getting arrested is a very stressful and daunting experience. Ignoring your rights, however, can spell the difference between the success and failure...

What Is Criminal Restitution? Being convicted of a crime in Texas comes with serious penalties. The most common are jail or prison sentences, as well as...

Can Fingerprints Convict You of a Crime? Are Fingerprints Important in Galveston County? Fingerprint evidence is still central to many investigations, even after the rise of DNA testing. In...

What Is Criminal Attempt in Texas? Criminal attempt is a “preparatory offense” under Texas law where a defendant tries to commit a crime but doesn’t follow through. For...

What Is Swatting? Swatting is a form of harassment where a person makes a false report to the police to get an emergency response, usually...

Charged With a Hate Crime? A hate crime in Texas is any crime motivated by bias or hatred of someone due to their race, color, national origin,...

Can Firing a Gun in Public Lead to Charges? Texas residents enjoy strong gun rights, and many people have multiple firearms which they carry openly as is allowed by law. Nonetheless,...

What to Do Right After an Arrest An arrest for DWI, DUI or any other criminal charge is usually followed by anxiety and an uneasy feeling about the future....

Is Practicing Medicine Without a License a Crime? In Texas, you need to be a licensed physician to engage in the “practice of medicine.” Without an active medical license, you...

Can Failing to Stop and Help Lead to Prison? Most of us know to stop and exchange insurance information with another driver following a car accident. This is not just a...

Can Texas Try You at the Jailhouse? In every Texas criminal trial, the accused is entitled to a presumption of innocence. This presumption includes the right to have a...

Threatening a Witness in a Criminal Trial If you are accused of a criminal offense in Texas, the last thing you should ever do is try and influence any...

When the State Tries a Different Crime In Texas felony cases, such as those involving sexual offenses against children, a grand jury is charged with reviewing the available evidence...

Criminal Trespass vs. Criminal Mischief Texas protects the rights of property owners to enjoy their property without interference. If you end up damaging someone’s property or even...

When Can Police Search Your Smartphone? Smart phones today hold an incredible amount of information. They serve as people’s cell phones, picture albums, notepads, and digital libraries. Few...

How Criminal Sentencing Works in Texas After a person is convicted of a crime, they must be sentenced. For many people, sentencing is a confusing topic. But anyone...

Can You Be Prosecuted for a Pool Death? The drowning death of a four-year-old in a Galveston hotel pool has renewed attention on pool safety. Many homeowners in Galveston and...

Can You Use Force to Protect Property? Most people know that you can use force to defend yourself from bodily attack in Texas. But did you know that the...

What Is the Best Result for a Criminal Case? Many criminal defense lawyers will say that their goal is to get you “the best result” for your case. You don’t hear...

Do You Have to Report a Crime in Texas? Crime is a fact of life in Houston, and most people spend time thinking of ways to avoid becoming a victim. But...

Can You Make a Citizen’s Arrest in League City? Few issues are as confusing as whether private citizens can make an arrest. In Texas the answer is surprisingly “yes.” However, the...

When Officers Have Reasonable Suspicion Under the Fourth Amendment, the police must have probable cause you have committed a crime to arrest you. However, the Supreme Court...

What to Know About Ankle Monitors Understanding the Ankle Monitor in Galveston and Harris County For many individuals facing criminal charges, ankle monitors can offer a way to...

When Is Wiretapping a Crime in Texas? Eavesdropping is an old human activity. Who hasn’t listened in on another person’s private conversations or snooped around their email, especially if...

Is Stalking a Serious Crime in Texas? Yes. Stalking is typically charged as a felony, which means defendants can face substantial time in prison if convicted. Please contact Attorney...

Is Carrying a Gun on School Property Illegal? Each year, Texans purchase more than 1 million guns. The state also has more than 20,000 private and public schools, servicing around...

What Is Receipt of Stolen Property? Theft is a very serious crime in Texas, but few people really understand all the different types of theft. For many, the...

Is Refusing to Identify Yourself Illegal? It is standard practice for the police to ask for your name and identification after arresting you. But what if you refuse?...

Do Police Need a Warrant for Your Cell Phone? Cell phones have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Older cell phones were the size of bricks and had poor reception....