Many people will get verbally aggressive even if they are not capable of physical violence toward another person. Whether it happens as the results of an escalating argument in a popular bar or as the result of a road rage incident, when one person threatens another...
Year: 2018
Can you sell your extra prescription drugs?
The level of control over prescription drugs is something you just took in stride before, never really thinking about the underlying legal issues that stem from unauthorized distribution.After all, you never planned to sell your prescription medications as a source of...
‘It wasn’t mine’ drug defense: Does it ever work?
If you get arrested here in Harris County on drug possession charges, you're in legal hot water. The state of Texas is tough on crime, and that includes drug possession.But what is a viable defense strategy for a drug arrest? The strategy that you choose depends upon...
Were you falsely accused of domestic violence in Harris County?
Being accused of domestic violence can be a nightmare scenario for defendants. There are many elements that factor into allegations of domestic abuse — and perceptions are not always reality.Unfortunately, even being accused of domestic violence can have a...
Defending yourself against a money laundering accusation
If you own any type of business, it is possible that you deal in cash a lot of the time. However, depositing a large amount of cash when it is not necessary to do so can raise suspicions of money laundering. This white-collar crime can have very serious consequences,...
You could face assault charges without ever touching someone else
Many legal terms are commonly misused and confusing to people. Despite the rise of the police procedural show, with everyone talking law enforcement jargon, certain terms still confuse many people. For those who find themselves potentially facing criminal charges,...
Growing pot in your Texas home could mean serious jail time
While much of the rest of the country is adopting more lenient approaches to marijuana, Texas still has a firm stance on the prohibition of this popular medical and recreational drug. People get arrested every day in Texas for all types of marijuana charges, from...
Are you familiar with your Fourth Amendment rights?
Imagine driving to Katy from downtown Houston, on your way home from a long day at the office. As you exit off of I-10, you suddenly see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You find a safe place to pull over and wait patiently for the police officer...
Am I liable if my child commits a drug crime?
In Texas, parents do not generally face criminal charges if their child commits a crime, although they may face some civil penalties. However, parents may face criminal liability in some instances if a child uses illegal drugs or commits a crime involving illegal...
Drug charges: When addiction is the underlying problem
Many people think that everyone involved in the criminal justice system are "bad" people who are intentionally breaking the law. This misconception makes it hard for the people who have legitimate underlying problems that led them to face criminal charges.One type of...