According to a major medical institution in another part of the country, doctors and other medical professionals experience drug addiction at the same rate as everyone else. Statistically, this means that just under 10 % of medical professionals are struggling under...
Houston Texas Criminal Defense Blog
Could I face criminal charges for making a false statement?
Being questioned by the police makes almost everyone nervous. Your anxiety in the situation could cause confusion over dates, times, places and other facts about which you are being questioned. This may lead you to make a false statement or provide misinformation to...
When is self-defense considered reasonable?
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...
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...
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...
Car theft ring bust leads to ties with drug cartel
Police in Texas cities have long been aware of how the tentacles of large Mexican drug cartels have been moving into border towns and municipalities. The earliest cases involved only the attempt to smuggle more drugs for sale in the United States. The latest...
Four errors that could be costly to your DWI defense
Many people who are charged with a drunk driving offense feel like there’s no way for them to escape the crushing grip of the prosecution’s case. Yet, as we’ve discussed previously on the blog, even when the evidence seems insurmountable, there may be ways for you to...
Two Houston men charged with murder under new Texas law
The Texas legislature recently passed a law allowing authorities to impose murder charges against any dealer or distributor who sold fentanyl that led to the death of another person. On the day after the new law became effective, an 18-year-old Houston man died after...
Accusations of workplace misconduct can lead to charges
Most businesses, nonprofits and government institutions in Texas have a lot of money flowing through them. This observation may strike a chord for residents of the greater Austin area because our city is the seat of the state government. It is important for employees...