With its mild winters and desire to be seen as a bike-friendly city, it may come as a surprise that in 2021 Harris County actually experienced its deadliest year for cyclists hit by drivers within the last decade. In fact, according to the Houston Chronicle, in 2021 it was reported that drivers in Harris County…
How serious is a first-time arrest for domestic violence arrest?
One of the most common arrests in the Greater Houston area is for domestic violence, which is known as assault-family violence under Texas law. Under Texas law, assault-family violence is an unconsented to touching that causes physical pain. Most first-time domestic violence cases are charged as Class “A” misdemeanors. However, depending on the facts or…
How to Get a THC Vape Pen Case Dismissed
As attitudes regarding marijuana continue to shift and become more liberal, more and more states and cities are legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana. As of November 2022, 21 states, two territories and the District of Columbia have enacted measure that permit marijuana for recreational use. Unfortunately, Texas is not one of those States, and although legalization…
Do you need an attorney for a first-time shoplifting case?
Shoplifting – which is classified as theft under Texas law – is one of the most common types of criminal offenses filed in the Houston area. Shoplifting cases range from Class “C” misdemeanors to first-degree felonies depending on the value alleged to have been stolen. The vast majority of first-time shoplifting cases are filed as…
How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Texas?
When you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by another driver, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries. In order to have the best chance of recovery you will want to gather evidence to prove that the other person was, in fact, at fault for the crash. One of the best…
What happens if you are arrested for DWI after smoking marijuana?
Marijuana usage is increasing throughout the country as it is becoming more socially acceptable. Although marijuana is still illegal in Texas, a growing number of states have passed laws legalizing recreational marijuana. In the Houston area, the number of marijuana-related DWI arrests is increasing. Contrary to what some people believe, you can be convicted of…
What is Assumption of the Risk in Texas?
When someone is injured and brings a claim for their injuries, one of the defenses that a defendant may assert is known as “assumption of the risk.” Assumption of the risk is an affirmative defense, which means that the defendant is not liable for the plaintiff’s injuries because the injured person understood the risks of…
What happens if you get caught with a marijuana edible in Texas?
Attitudes relating to the usage of marijuana are rapidly changing throughout the country. Many states – including one bordering Texas – have legalized the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes. The attitude shift and increased availability of marijuana in all forms mean that District Attorneys’ offices throughout Texas and the Greater Houston area are seeing…
How to Clear a Shoplifting Warrant in Houston
In Houston, dozens of people are arrested for theft every week. The majority of theft cases filed in Houston are shoplifting cases. Typically, a person will be arrested on the day that the theft is reported and taken to jail. Once a person is taken to jail, they will be able to post bond after…
What is the P180 Program for Houston Prostitution Arrests?
The enforcement and prosecution of prostitution cases is in flux in Harris County and Texas. This is largely due to pressure to combat human trafficking associated with the sex industry that has led to disparate approaches on State and county levels. On the one hand, the penalties for prostitution have become more severe. Last year,…
