Houston residents have been under a great deal of stress ever since Hurricane Harvey roared ashore in Rockport nearly one month ago. The side effects of chronic, sustained stress can include angry outbursts and behavioral changes which may lead to episodes of domestic...
Year: 2017
False murder charges and damaged reputations
The media has long been known to highlight grisly crimes such as murder, especially when law enforcement arrests a high profile suspect. Within a matter of minutes, the world can catch a glimpse of these suspects, who are often later cleared from their...
Can you send and receive pot through the mail?
Today's blog is going to examine a thoroughly hypothetical situation where a Texan could suddenly find themselves in great need of a skillful and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Jorge has a friend, Sam, who lives in Colorado and works as a budtender in one of...
Field sobriety test basics
If you have ever wondered just what happens during a typical drunk driving arrest process in Texas, you are not alone. While many people have heard about field sobriety tests, few truly understand them. As explained by FieldSobrietyTests.org, these different tests...
Clarifying Texas’ implied consent law
For those who have been stopped by law enforcement officials in Houston for suspected drunk driving, their first thought may be to refuse taking any sort of sobriety testing. Most may assume that officials cannot compel one to do anything that he or she does not...
Marijuana possession: is it still a crime?
The controversy surrounding marijuana legalization in America has taken the spotlight in regards to attitudes towards the drug as a whole. As for Texas, legalization has yet to take place, yet lawmakers are recently reconsidering the legal penalties for possession....
When divorce turns criminal in Texas: Domestic violence charges
A potential -- and very unfortunate -- consequence of getting divorced is finding out that you have been accused of domestic violence against your spouse. The repercussions of a domestic violence arrest are numerous and long-lasting, affecting not only your parental...
Can drunk driving charges prevent me from visiting Canada?
If you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while drunk, you may have many types of questions about the charges and how they could affect your future. Whether you are worried about a prison sentence, losing your ability to drive, or costly fines, these...
The one-leg stand test for drunk driving
An important thing for anyone who drives in Texas to understand is what may happen to them if they are stopped by police officers. There are many reasons you might be pulled over ranging from basic speeding to even having a tail light that is out. Once you are...
Protective orders: a solution to domestic violence
Violence is an unlawful exercise in every state in America, and can stem from a number of complex situations. Violence often does not stem from any particular cause, and such dangerous behavior in the home can be an even more frightening matter. Thousands of Texas...