If you are charged with theft, it doesn't mean that you have done anything wrong. There are several strategies for disputing the charge, and it may be possible to have the case thrown out before it reaches a Texas jury. Let's take a closer look at the specific...
Criminal Defense
How your choice of attorney can affect your criminal defense
It might not seem like it right now, but if you’re facing criminal charges then you’ve probably got several criminal defense options at your disposal. However, the success of your criminal defense might hinge on your knowledge of the law and your ability to utilize it...
Texas real estate developer makes fraud accusations
A real estate developer who found himself at the center of a controversy that involved allegations against the state attorney general is making news again. This time, the developer is alleging that a group of businessmen is working together to steal $200 million in...
Analyzing whether a plea deal is right for you
Being charged with a criminal offense can be enormously intimidating, especially if the potential penalties threaten to take you away from your family and ruin your career. While there might be a criminal defense option that clearly dictates that you should take your...
Why do prosecutors sometimes drop charges?
Anyone charged with a crime finds him/herself in a difficult situation. Both federal and Texas state criminal courts could seek to impose harsh penalties, depending on the case. However, thee might be instances when the US attorney's/district attorney's office chooses...
Law school admissions violations lead to arrest warrant for theft
In Texas, there may be a perception that arrests for theft are related to burglary, armed robbery and taking someone else’s property by force. But it also happens quite frequently in other ways. Issues with financial misdeeds can include fraud, embezzlement and...
Suspended Houston judge arrested for firing gun
Everyone’s family is complicated, and no one is immune from family problems. We have all at least gotten into a heated argument with siblings, spouses, etc. No one can make us crazier than the ones we love the most, and sometimes, those heightened emotions can lead to...
Attacking witness credibility might be your best defense
Regardless of the criminal charges you are facing, the prosecution is going to utilize witness testimony against you. This testimony may come from police officers, eyewitnesses, and confidants. It can be powerful tool in the prosecution’s pursuit of conviction, and...
Understand the criminal justice system to prepare a strong defense
Many individuals do not think about crime and the criminal justice system until they or someone they love is caught up in an investigation or arrest. Once an investigation has reached the point where law enforcement officers have justification to arrest a Houston...
Insurance fraud charges can happen to anyone
Like other states, Texas has laws which prosecutors and regulators can use to punish people convicted of insurance fraud. Again like other states, it might be surprising what a broad range of activities can fall under the umbrella of insurance fraud. For instance,...