Police in Texas cities have long been aware of how the tentacles of large Mexican drug cartels have been moving into border towns and municipalities. The earliest cases involved only the attempt to smuggle more drugs for sale in the United States. The latest...
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Four errors that could be costly to your DWI defense
Many people who are charged with a drunk driving offense feel like there’s no way for them to escape the crushing grip of the prosecution’s case. Yet, as we’ve discussed previously on the blog, even when the evidence seems insurmountable, there may be ways for you to...
Two Houston men charged with murder under new Texas law
The Texas legislature recently passed a law allowing authorities to impose murder charges against any dealer or distributor who sold fentanyl that led to the death of another person. On the day after the new law became effective, an 18-year-old Houston man died after...
Accusations of workplace misconduct can lead to charges
Most businesses, nonprofits and government institutions in Texas have a lot of money flowing through them. This observation may strike a chord for residents of the greater Austin area because our city is the seat of the state government. It is important for employees...
Charges in federal court are a different ballgame
Both the State of Texas and the U.S. government can charge a Houston-area resident with crimes. The local U.S. District Court, the Southern District of Texas, decides federal criminal cases in our area. Likewise, often federal investigators take the lead when...
Can you use these defense strategies in your DWI case?
If you’re not careful in defending yourself, then DWI charges and a subsequent conviction can wreak havoc on your life. Sure, your license can be suspended, making it challenging to carry out your daily responsibilities and visit family and friends, but it can also...
Has the ‘plain view’ doctrine been invoked in your drug case?
Anyone facing drug charges in the Houston area knows that Texas laws in this area can be quite harsh. There are serious consequences for even so-called low level drug charges and, of course, even more significant consequences for major felony charges. So, if you are...
Do burglars need to be in my home to qualify for the castle defense?
For Houston residents, especially those in higher crime-rate areas, the thought of encountering a burglar attempting to break into your home is horrifying. Yet, it raises questions about your self-defense legal rights. Specifically, the uncertainty arises regarding...
Defending against an accusation of mortgage fraud
With limited inventory and high interest rates, it can be difficult for potential homebuyers to find a property in the current market. If you are accused of mortgage fraud, which involves intentionally providing misleading or deceptive information during the mortgage...
Five ways to defend against domestic violence charges
A domestic dispute can quickly turn heated. And when it does, it can become physical, resulting in someone getting hurt. When that happens, you might find yourself on the receiving end of criminal allegations, which, if improperly handled, could have tremendous...