When is the best time to hire a criminal defense attorney? Many people facing criminal charges do not become aware of being the subject of an investigation until after the police arrest them. An attorney retained while a criminal case is under investigation has the...
Houston Texas Criminal Defense Blog
Houston man arrested after allegedly dragging cop with his car
A 22-year-old man from Houston, Texas, has been charged with dragging a law enforcement officer by the arm. He pulled the reserve sheriff's officer with him as he drove his car from the scene of an alleged crime. According to court records, the criminal charge against...
2 Texas men facing charges for white collar crimes
Two men from Dallas, Texas, were indicted recently on federal fraud charges. The men, both in their late 40s, were charged with 10 counts of mail fraud and a single count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. If convicted of the alleged white collar crimes, the men...
Erratically imposed bail undermines impartial court system
Though the trial and verdict receive the most attention in the criminal process, every step, from investigation to sentencing, is just as important as the next. At every stage of the process, the person who is the subject of a criminal charge is entitled to fair...
Flaws in new alcohol breath-test device concern legal advocates
Occasionally, we report concerns about the reliability of the breast-test technology used to gather evidence against individuals suspected of driving while intoxicated. Recent reports, however, clearly indicate that flawed technology may be putting the freedom of many...
Clemons walks: Legendary pitcher acquitted of perjury charges
As a pitcher, Houston resident Roger Clemons was known for his ability to pitch his way out of sticky situations. Though he was one of baseball's most dominant pitchers for many seasons, a 7-year federal investigation and 10-week trial related to alleged illegal...
Houston domestic incident ends as man fires shots at ambulance
Navigating the complex emotions of familial relationships can is often a very difficult task. This seems to be the case in a recent incident in Houston. After a 24-year-old man and his mother got into an argument, the situation escalated to the point where the man...
Teens accused of vandalizing Houston football field face charges
For many teenagers, trying to gain acceptance during high school is a major part of growing up. When a student is rejected by friends or does not make a sports team, it can be a crushing experience. Two Houston teens are now facing charges for vandalizing their...
Doctor says he was misled in Houston health care fraud trial
Whenever someone is facing federal fraud charges, they are likely to face a difficult legal battle as federal officials aggressively prosecute the cases for which they are responsible. On Houston doctor is in the process of fighting federal charges for supposedly...
Johnny Jolly receives early probation for drug charges in Houston
Though living the life of a professional football player certainly carries perks, it also carries a lot of risk. In addition to facing the threat of injury on the field, some athletes deal with the realities of drug addiction off the field. Johnny Jolly, Houston...







