It is generally no secret that drug charges are serious criminal charges. For that reason, accused individuals should be familiar with the different criminal defense options available if facing drug charges. Defenses to drug charges There are a variety of different...
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What is a kick-out order?
Abuse victims may apply to a court, without the alleged abuser’s participation, for an order evicting the respondent abuser from their home. A kick out order is a temporary order excluding a family member based on allegations of violent crimes such as domestic or...
A conviction related to domestic violence can haunt you
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...
Why do prosecutors sometimes drop charges?
Anyone charged with a crime finds him/herself in a difficult situation. Both federal and Texas state criminal courts could seek to impose harsh penalties, depending on the case. However, thee might be instances when the US attorney's/district attorney's office chooses...
Law school admissions violations lead to arrest warrant for theft
In Texas, there may be a perception that arrests for theft are related to burglary, armed robbery and taking someone else’s property by force. But it also happens quite frequently in other ways. Issues with financial misdeeds can include fraud, embezzlement and...
Former pastor and wife indicted of fraud and theft charges
A person’s role and status in a community could be significantly harmed when criminal charges are faced. The allegations alone could create hardships when it comes to the accused’s personal and professional reputation. This is especially true when the criminal...
Suspended Houston judge arrested for firing gun
Everyone’s family is complicated, and no one is immune from family problems. We have all at least gotten into a heated argument with siblings, spouses, etc. No one can make us crazier than the ones we love the most, and sometimes, those heightened emotions can lead to...
Attacking witness credibility might be your best defense
Regardless of the criminal charges you are facing, the prosecution is going to utilize witness testimony against you. This testimony may come from police officers, eyewitnesses, and confidants. It can be powerful tool in the prosecution’s pursuit of conviction, and...
How faulty drug tests threaten convictions
When a person is stopped in Texas with a suspicious substance, roadside drug tests may establish whether the substance is an illegal drug. However, the tests that police administer are often flawed. This has consequences for arrests and convictions as they must be...
Understand the criminal justice system to prepare a strong defense
Many individuals do not think about crime and the criminal justice system until they or someone they love is caught up in an investigation or arrest. Once an investigation has reached the point where law enforcement officers have justification to arrest a Houston...







