A verbal spat with a significant other can quickly escalate, sometimes turning physical. When this happens, allegations of wrongdoing can fly, leaving you on the receiving end of domestic violence charges. You might think that these accusations will blow over with...
Houston Texas Criminal Defense Blog
Stolen meat found during traffic stop results in two arrests
A routine traffic stop can sometimes result in serous consequences. This was illustrated recently when two Houston men were charged with theft aggregate after 46 packages of stolen meat were found in their vehicle. According to a local constable, the packages of meat...
Don’t make these mistakes when under criminal investigation
A lot of people who have been accused of a crime think that they don’t need to build their criminal defense until after they’ve been charged and are heading to court. But the sooner you can start thinking about your criminal defense the better. In fact, a lot of...
Texas eye doctor charged with health care fraud
The American health care system is notoriously complicated, with billing going back and forth between patients, care providers, private insurers and government agencies. This complexity can lead to mistakes. It can also provide room for fraud. Texas doctor indicted...
Can I still be arrested for small amounts of marijuana?
The state of marijuana laws in Texas and throughout the country are often confusing, especially right now. Depending on what state you live in and sometimes even what city you live in, and the type of cannabis product you use (marijuana, hemp or CBD), you could face...
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...
Texas woman sentenced to 30 years as accessory to murder
Most people know that Texas law treats violent crimes as more serious than other crimes, and murder is considered the most serious of violent crimes. Those convicted of murder charges can face the harshest penalties allowed under the law, including the death penalty....
These drunk driving defenses might save your future
A drunk driving charge can threaten your future in a lot of different ways. Your freedom might be in jeopardy, and your job could be, too. Your reputation might be on the line, and the time guaranteed to you through a custody agreement could be at risk. With so much...
Houston woman charged with CARES Act fraud
The recent pandemic prompted Congress to enact legislation that is intended to provide financial relief to businesses that were especially hard-hit by the widespread disease. One of those statutes, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act),...
Harris County sues title company alleging many incidents of fraud
The sale of a residence can become a complex legal transaction and a fertile field for fraud. Harris County has recently sued a local title company, Patriot Title, alleging numerous acts of fraud perpetrated mostly against elderly people and others who cannot afford...