The police can use slick tactics to try to obtain an arrest and a subsequent criminal conviction. Thus, it’s imperative that you know how to protect yourself when interacting with investigators. One way to do so is to simply refuse to provide them with any information...
Criminal Defense
What is the Sandra Bland Act?
A police stop for a traffic violation or other minor infraction can have major consequences. Texas attempted to address the severity of this problem with a 2017 law prohibiting imprisonment for convictions of minor offenses. But application of this law presents a...
Collateral consequences of a conviction
A person convicted of a crime may face serious consequences that go beyond the sentence imposed by a judge. Many individuals may not realize the multiple serious collateral consequences that can result from a conviction. A collateral consequence refers to a legal...
When can the police search your vehicle?
Texas residents expect that they will have privacy in their homes and other property that they own. This includes their vehicles. However, while the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures, what is deemed...
What is mortgage wire fraud?
Real estate transactions undergo much legal scrutiny and oversight. Law enforcement often monitors real estate transactions for signs of money laundering and other crimes. Real estate wire fraud Real estate wire fraud, also known as mortgage wire fraud, involves home...
Money laundering: Making dirty money look clean
Money laundering is a process in which a person tries to make money gained through criminal activities appear to come from a legitimate source. In other words, the person “launders” so-called dirty money to make it look clean. Common forms of money laundering A...
Six ways the police might try to get you to confess
It’s never comfortable interacting with the police, even when you’re completely innocent of whatever crime they’re interviewing you about. As a result, many people who talk to the police end up talking themselves into trouble. They might be tripped up on their story...
A tragic traffic accident can lead to felony charges
The vast majority of Houston residents would not think of trying to cause an accident while they are behind the wheel. The scary thing is that even if a person intended no harm, they can still face a serious felony charge after a fatal accident. Like many other...
Medical providers can face various criminal charges
Doctors and other medical providers play an important role in the greater Houston community. They provide what many see as an essential service since they make sure that Houston’s citizens stay healthy enough to do their work and enjoy their lives. Of course, it also...
Understanding intoxication assault vs. intoxication manslaughter
Texas is serious about pursuing and prosecuting drivers who are accused of alcohol or drug-related violations behind the wheel. There is a planned enforcement blitz coinciding with the end of summer and Labor Day celebrations. Being charged with driving while...