Federal and state prosecutors aggressively pursue healthcare fraud cases. If you’ve been accused of taking kickbacks or overcharging insurance companies or state or federal healthcare programs, then there’s a lot on the line. A conviction could lead to incarceration,...
Criminal Defense
Could I face criminal charges for making a false statement?
Being questioned by the police makes almost everyone nervous. Your anxiety in the situation could cause confusion over dates, times, places and other facts about which you are being questioned. This may lead you to make a false statement or provide misinformation to...
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...
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...
18 arrested, charged in pharmacy break-ins
A group of Houston residents, believed to be members of a gang in Houston’s Fifth Ward, were recently arrested and charged with a variety of drug-related crimes. The arrests were the outcome of a lengthy joint investigation involving the federal Drug Enforcement...
How do I talk to the police?
Interacting with the police is often unavoidable. And, when this happens, you might feel nervous, scared or confused. You may wonder how to avoid getting into trouble. Be polite and respectful It may seem obvious, but the most important tip is to be polite and...
Defend against these effects of a domestic violence conviction
A verbal spat with a significant other can quickly escalate, sometimes turning physical. When this happens, allegations of wrongdoing can fly, leaving you on the receiving end of domestic violence charges. You might think that these accusations will blow over with...







