If you are charged with selling drugs, you likely know you may face serious criminal penalties. While you might prepare yourself to fight drug charges, you might not be prepared for a murder charge to suddenly be added on to the drug charges. But that’s exactly what...
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How a criminal conviction could impact time with your child
If you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing, you’re probably worried about how a conviction could send you to jail. While that’s certainly a real possibility that you’ll want to contemplate as you build your criminal defense and determine your legal strategy, there...
Texas cryptocurrency business faces federal fraud charges
The fast-changing nature of cryptocurrency can make it an exciting investment opportunity when values are going up and a disaster when values are going down. It can also make the cryptocurrency market rife with accusations of fraud. Alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme...
Understanding your rights after a kick-out order
Having a kick-out order entered against you can seriously disrupt many different parts of your life. In Texas, when someone claims to be a victim of domestic violence and files for a protective order, they can ask for a kick-out order to be included as part of the...
A DWI can seriously impact your life
Perhaps you have a lucrative job in Houston, a nice home, a nice car and a beautiful family. All these things can be put into jeopardy if you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). It is important to understand Texas drunk driving laws, so you can make...
What constitutes the crime of burglary under Texas law?
When we think of the crime of burglary, we may envision someone busting down a locked door and stealing something inside. However, under Texas law, burglary need not be as violent as that. How does Texas law define burglary? Under Texas law, there are several ways a...
What do parents need to know about the juvenile justice system?
Finding out that your teenager is in legal trouble is hard for parents. There are often many uncertainties that creep up. Understanding the juvenile justice system in Texas can help parents who are facing this situation.Whether your child is facing a case for...
What are penalties for drunk driving with kids in the vehicle?
Everyone likes to have a good time. Maybe you meet up with friends or coworkers for happy hour before you pick your kids up from school or soccer practice. While there’s nothing wrong with having a little fun, it’s important to remember that you have a...
What are the penalties for a DWI conviction?
Everyone makes mistakes. When you are out enjoying your time with friends, it can be easy to lose track of time. It is also easy to miscalculate how much you have had to drink or how other intoxicants may be affecting your ability to drive.You may have somewhere...
Ring partners with local police departments
The Amazon-owned company Ring recently partnered with over 400 police departments across the United States—including Texas. Local police departments and Amazon hope that the doorbell cameras will catch criminals.How does it work? People can purchase Ring video...