If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, your freedom and your future hang in the balance. With so much at stake, at you need to present the strongest criminal defense possible. Anything less than that can leave you at risk of imprisonment and the long-term...
Criminal Defense
Twenty-two Texans indicted on Federal drug trafficking charges
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of its “Operation Long Reach”—the federal indictment of 22 residents of central Texas. The Sheriff’s Office said that the methamphetamine trafficking scheme is allegedly responsible for the distribution of...
Six common mistakes the police make in drunk driving cases
A drunk driving charge can quickly derail your person and professional lives, especially if it ends up resulting in conviction. But even if the evidence seems stacked against you, there may be strong criminal defense options available to you. Many of them are based on...
How does assault differ from aggravated assault in Texas?
When a person is arrested for allegations of assault in Texas, it will inevitably be a fearful time. Simply being confronted by law enforcement can elicit concern. When there are accusations of wrongdoing, it is even worse. When the crime is assault, it can be...
Houston area man arrested in $1.2M telemarketing fraud
The Internet has become a lucrative location for new businesses; it has also become the birthplace of numerous fraud schemes. A Houston man was recently arrested in connection with an Internet fraud scheme that allegedly scammed more than $1.2 million from 100...
Here’s why you need to know about depositions in your case
There are a lot of moving pieces to a successful criminal defense. While you’ll want to focus on gathering and presenting evidence that tells your side of the story, you’ll also want to try to find ways to minimize the impact of the prosecution’s take on events. One...
How do I interact with the police?
Given enough time, most, if not all, of us will have an interaction with a law enforcement officer, whether it is a police officer, federal agent, etc. Though, most of our interactions with law enforcement will be with police officers. This brings up the question,...
Here’s what you need to know about the grand jury
Felony charges can cause extensive damage to your life. While the threat of conviction can leave you fearful of incarceration, the ripple effects of mere allegations of wrongdoing can have a ripple affect across your life. Damage to your reputation may leave you...
Understanding fraud charges
Accused individuals can wind up facing fraud charges in a variety of different situations. Fraud charges are usually based on allegations that the accused individual employed some form of misrepresentation for personal gain. Defining fraud The penalties for...
What if I am accused of fraud to secure a mortgage in Texas?
In Texas, not all criminal allegations related to theft are perpetrated via shoplifting, through burglary, by using a weapon or with the threat of violence. Not even fraud always involves offering a product that does not live up to its billing or does not exist at...