When some people hear about a person facing drug charges, they think of horrible things. The truth is that some drug charges are simply the result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Other charges are because a person has an addiction to the drugs.The type...
Month: May 2017
Analyzing how quickly alcohol can leave one’s system
Being convicted of driving while intoxicated in Houston can not only leave one facing potentially harsh criminal penalties, but it can also carry with it a stigma that affects one's relationships, social standing, or even his or her career. Given all that is...
Domestic violence among myriad of charges facing Gholson man
Those charged with criminal offenses such as domestic violence in Houston may believe the penalties that they may face will only be those singularly linked to the crime they are accused of. However, if the circumstances surrounding a case lead law enforcement...
Aggravated assault: A few things you need to know
Many people are under the impression that aggravated assault and simple assault are "pretty much one in the same."While these two crimes may share some characteristics, there are a variety of differences to become familiar with. Before we go any further, there's one...
Punishments for theft felonies and misdemeanors
If you are being charged with a crime of theft in Texas, you may be confused by the terms that law enforcement officers and court officials use. Many people are not aware that there can be both misdemeanors and felonies when it comes to theft. We at R. Todd Bennett...
The hidden consequences of a misdemeanor conviction
Being convicted of a crime in Houston is no laughing matter. Generally, crimes are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors. Felonies are the more serious of the two and are can result in prison time served in a state penitentiary, according to the Free...