New technologies often present the legal systems with challenges and uncertainties and the rise of self-driving vehicles is no different. In the context of DWI cases, one of the most interesting issues will be when the driver of a fully autonomous vehicle is operating a vehicle for purposes of proving that a person committed the…
5 Common Brain Injuries Sustained After a Car Accident
Car accidents happen each and every day. Fortunately, most of these accidents result in some minor injuries and property damage. But sometimes, car accidents result in more than just some whiplash and broken bones. Sometimes they result in serious brain injuries. Here are 5 common brain injuries sustained after a car accident. 5 Common Brain…
Prostitution Stings Are On The Rise In the Houston Area
In the last several months, the Houston police department and other agencies have stepped up efforts to arrest prostitutes, johns, and pimps in multiple stings in the area. In February the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced that three sting operations in the Houston area had resulted in the arrest of 41 alleged perpetrators….
How Bars and Restaurants May Have Liability in Your DUI Case
Drunk driving is a crime that should always be taken very seriously. The good news is that fatalities and injuries due to drunk driving have greatly decreased over the past few decades. However, drunk driving does still occur. Drunk driving can greatly alter the lives of those affected forever and the individual responsible should be…
Common Causes of Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents
All vehicle accidents come with a great risk of property damage and bodily harm. But when it comes to commercial truck accidents, the consequences of these accidents can be utterly devastating. Accidents involving large commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, often result in multiple-vehicle accidents with injuries or even fatalities. Unfortunately, sometimes trucks that cause accidents…
How Do I Get My Shoplifting Case Dropped?
The majority of shoplifting cases filed in the Greater Houston area are misdemeanors. However, the potential consequences of a misdemeanor theft case can be greater than many felonies due to the stigma of being convicted of theft and being branded a shoplifter. It is not difficult to imagine that if given a choice, many employers…
What to Know About Domestic Violence Penalties in Texas
With financial issues and other stressors, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a heated argument with a family member or romantic partner. Unfortunately, sometimes this anger can lead to poor decision-making and physical violence. A conviction for domestic violence can result in a permanent criminal record, impacting the rest of your life. That’s why…
Doctor Shopping vs. Pharmacy Shopping: What to Know
Prescription medications can be extremely helpful for treating or managing a wide variety of illnesses and diseases. However, when someone attempts to obtain medication illegally or tries to use multiple pharmacies when filling their prescriptions, it can get them in serious trouble. What is Doctor Shopping? Doctor-shopping occurs when a patient is treated by multiple…
Why You Should Blow Instead of Giving Blood in a DWI Arrest
If you are arrested for DWI anywhere in the Greater Houston area, it is very likely that you will give a breath or blood sample, either voluntarily or not. After you are placed under arrest for DWI, an officer will typically ask you to give a breath or blood sample. What should you do? Consent…
What Is the Offense of Online Solicitation in Texas?
Online solicitation of a minor is an offense that is regularly filed in the Greater Houston area. If you are charged with Online Solicitation, you need an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney to defend you. The potential consequences of a conviction can include prison time and registration as a sex offender. The offense of online…
