Self-defense is a common defense against a violent crime in Texas, such as assault, battery, domestic violence or murder. Texas has a rather broad self-defense law. The law states that you are allowed to use self-defense to protect yourself, someone else or your...
Violent Crimes
Don’t make these mistakes when acting in self-defense
The penalties associated with a violent crime conviction can be crushing. That’s why you need to figure out the best way to aggressively defend yourself and your future. As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, self-defense can be an effective legal argument, but...
Five ways to defend against domestic violence charges
A domestic dispute can quickly turn heated. And when it does, it can become physical, resulting in someone getting hurt. When that happens, you might find yourself on the receiving end of criminal allegations, which, if improperly handled, could have tremendous...
Drug deal gone wrong results in murder
Drug crimes often lead to other crimes, many involving violence. This was illustrated in a recent case involving a drug deal that took place in a Houston Wells Fargo parking lot. According to the Houston Police Department, a male was found in the parking lot with what...
Man charged with aggravated assault for throwing a beer
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...
Houston’s Uvalde Road sees spike in violent crimes
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...
Suspects arrested in 2019 homicide
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...
We’re here to help after an arrest for a violent crime
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...
Alleged road rage incident leads to local’s arrest
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...
Domestic dispute leads to college athlete’s felony assault arrest
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...