Violent Crimes

Many of our readers in the Houston area were probably elated when the Astros won the World Series recently. But, when the Astros and their supporters participated in a victory parade through Houston shortly after their win, one fan allegedly took his celebrations...

Certain areas of Houston, as in any large city, are more prone to incidents of violent crime than other parts of the city. As Houston police can attest, East Uvalde Road is often the location of violent crimes such as robbery and assault or murder. This area saw two...

Homicide is obviously the type of criminal charge where the stakes are at their highest for criminal defendants. Anyone convicted of homicide is likely to face years – or even decades – of a prison sentence. Defending against these charges is a tall order, but it can...

Facing arrest and incarceration is scary. But, facing a violent crime conviction can mean much more than just a loss of freedom. It could mean losing years (possibly, decades) away from friends, family and children. It also means the loss of educational and career...

To put it mildly, the last year and a half have been extremely stressful. And, unfortunately, for some, stress can lead to bad decisions, especially in situations of added stress, like driving. It is just a fact of life, which is likely why the incidents of road rage...

Being arrested for criminal allegations in Houston can cause major challenges in a person’s life regardless of their age and life situation. For those who are just starting out, it can cause lifelong problems. This is especially true for a college athlete as it can...

People from all walks of life can easily find themselves facing criminal charges in a Texas court that are related to domestic violence. All it really takes is for the authorities to get called to one’s house because of a fight. With just a few words from the alleged...

When people in Texas hear or read reports of defendants charged with serious crimes like murder, one of the challenges can be to remember that every defendant is innocence until proven guilty. These early reports often made right after the death of someone or after an...

When people commit rape in Texas, they may not always think about the laws which govern sexual assaults. These laws are important to remember, though, as they determine the severity of the charge, as well as the penalty.According to FindLaw, a person commits sexual...

An allegation for a crime such as rape is always a serious matter. When there is a chance that allegation could be false, a person's reputation, mental and physical state are on the line. Looking for truth in a rape case can be complex, but it is important to know...