In order to be successful in a personal injury case, you must be able to prove to a certain degree that the defendant was negligent. This level of proof is called the “burden of proof.” In Texas the standard for the burden of proof is known as a “preponderance of the evidence.” This standard means…
What Happens if you get Arrested for a Second DWI?
Unfortunately, the reality is that if you have a first DWI on your record, that significantly raises your chances of being arrested and charged with DWI a second time. After a first DWI conviction, when you are stopped by police, if you smell like alcohol, a police officer (who will generally have access to your…
Can Evading Arrest be Dismissed in Texas?
Fleeing from the police is known in Texas as evading arrest with a motor vehicle and it is a commonly charged offense. Being charged with evading arrest with a motor vehicle can be a frightening experience as police officers will frequently conduct a “felony arrest” with guns drawn. Depending on the facts of your case,…
How serious is a first-time arrest for solicitation of prostitution?
Prostitution is illegal in Texas and solicitation of prostitution is a frequently charged criminal offense. Although a first-time arrest for solicitation of prostitution is unlikely to result in jail time, the potential punishment and secondary consequences of a prostitution arrest can be severe and leave a permanent mark on your criminal history and reputation. Fortunately,…
Can you get a DWI if you Weren’t Driving?
Every year, hundreds of people are arrested for DWI in the Greater Houston area and one common scenario is that a person gets arrested for DWI when they were not actually in the act of driving a car. It is not uncommon for a person asleep behind the wheel, or even just sitting in a…
How Serious Is a First-Time Cocaine Arrest?
Cocaine is one of the most used illegal drugs in the world. Every year, there are hundreds of cocaine related arrests in the Greater Houston area. If you have never been arrested before, being caught with cocaine can be a horrible experience that can lead to high levels of anxiety around the possible consequences to…
What happens if you get arrested for DWI after an accident?
Being arrested for DWI can be a terrible experience that can be significantly more stressful if there is an accident involved. In the Houston area, most DWIs do not involve accidents, but accidents are far from uncommon. If you are involved in a DWI involving an accident, it is critical that you consult with an…
Running Route Accidents in Pasadena
Running, while a fantastic form of exercise, can also be extremely dangerous. Runners must often share roadways and have little protection despite being exposed to motor vehicles. Without anything to protect them, collisions between runners and motor vehicles often results in catastrophic injury or even proves fatal. Sadly, this was the case for Grady Lambert,…
What should I do if I have been falsely accused of domestic violence?
Every day in the Greater Houston area, dozens of people are accused of domestic violence, which is known as assault-family violence under Texas law. The reality is that when a person calls 911 to report an alleged domestic violence incident, most likely someone is going to jail. Unfortunately, a significant number of domestic violence cases…
How to Get a Terroristic Threat Case Dismissed
One of the most frequently charged criminal offenses in the Greater Houston area is terroristic threat. Although the terroristic threat statute encompasses a wide variety of behavior, virtually all cases that get filed involve a person making a threat to another person. Under Texas Penal Code 22.07(a)(2), this variation of terroristic threat involves threatening to…
