Is it Worth it to Hire a Lawyer for Check Forgery Charges?
Check forgery charges might not seem like a big deal, especially in comparison to a lot of charges you could face in Texas. Nobody got hurt, you are not looking at years upon years in prison – and certainly not a life sentence or the death penalty – and it hardly seems like its even […]
Burglary Only Seems Like a ‘Minor’ Crime
Burglary might often be considered a petty, non-violent crime, but Texas makes a point of taking all crimes seriously. Burglary at its simplest is a property crime, but it can quickly escalate into a first-degree felony, with penalties of up to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, depending upon circumstances. […]
Robbery Charges in Texas are Serious
If you have been charged with robbery – and robbery might not be the greatest idea given the high rate of gun ownership in Texas and the relative ease with which a license to carry can be obtained in the state – you must be asking yourself, now what? Robberies in Texas have been declining […]
Some Felony Charges Can be Expunged
In general, a felony conviction in Texas will be with you for life. The circumstances under which a criminal conviction, especially a felony, can be expunged are limited. When a criminal charge is expunged, all traces of that conviction are removed from your record. People searching for your criminal record, whether for employment, housing, personal […]
Sexual Assault Charges in Texas are Serious
If you have been charged with sexual assault in Texas, you could be in a world of trouble. Texas law takes sexual assault seriously and provides for penalties that reflect that. Sexual assault in Texas is always a felony. Depending upon what class of felony you are charged with, you could be looking at up […]
Federal Drug Charges? You Could be in Big Trouble
Most drug-related charges are state crimes. Different states treat such crimes differently. Penalties can be steep, but the trend is in the other direction as it pertains to relatively minor drug charges, which many states are decriminalizing. Federal drug charges, however, are an entirely different ball game. Almost all federal drug trafficking charges carry jail […]
Drunk Driving is a Big Problem, But You Still Have Rights
In 2019, there were 2,436 alcohol-related traffic accidents in Houston. In those traffic accidents, there were 73 deaths and an estimated 730 injuries. Houston is the most populous city in Texas, but no other municipality even came close in terms of alcohol-related traffic fatalities, accidents, or injuries. San Antonio, the second-largest municipality in the state […]
When is the Right Time to Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
No one calls a criminal defense attorney when they are not facing – or have no reason to believe they will be facing – criminal charges. That is not surprising. What might be surprising is that many people do not hire a criminal defense attorney even once they have been arrested and charged, or at […]
Online Solicitation of a Minor Criminal Defense in Texas
Are you facing charges for the solicitation of a minor? If so, you need to know your legal rights. The best way to protect yourself is to find the best legal option for solicitation of a minor criminal defense. What is the solicitation of a minor, what are some common legal arguments that can work, […]
Improper Relationship between Teacher and Student
Teachers play a special role in the lives of young people and must be vigilant when dealing with students to never create suspicion of any wrongdoing. Some states have even banned teacher-student Facebook interactions. A positive teacher-student relationship can help a young person develop intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning, but a negative relationship […]