One common consequence of a DWI in Texas and the Houston area is a requirement that you obtain an ignition interlock device. An ignition interlock device is a device that a driver has to blow into prior to turning on the car, and may “lock” the car if it detects alcohol on the driver’s breath. …
Texas Sex Offender & Sex Offender Registration Laws
Sex crimes in Texas are punished harshly and expose a person to a potential prison sentence and a permanent criminal record. Many sex crimes in Texas also carry the potential for sex offender registration, which can lead to a defendant’s name and personal information being placed on a public website, restrictions on where a person…
How Can I Fight Drug Charges for Drugs Found During a Traffic Stop?
In the Houston area, hundreds of people are arrested for possession of drugs every month. A large percentage of arrests are made after a traffic stop leads to the discovery of drugs in a vehicle or on one of the occupants. But what is the best strategy to fight drug charges relating to a traffic…
What to Bring to Your First Consultation With a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Choosing a criminal defense attorney is a difficult and very important decision. The right lawyer can make the difference between a favorable and an unfavorable outcome in your case, no matter what the charge is. But how should you prepare for a meeting with a criminal defense lawyer? What should you bring to a consultation? …
What Power Do Store Security Have if They Suspect You of Shoplifting in Texas?
Shoplifting – which is treated as theft under Texas law – is one of the most commonly charged offenses in the Houston area and throughout Texas. In a typical shoplifting case, store security or loss prevention officers will detain a person they suspect of shoplifting until police arrive. But are store employees or security guards…
How Long Does a Shoplifting Arrest Stay On Your Record?
In the Houston area, there are hundreds of shoplifting arrests and citations every month. The majority of shoplifting incidents are filed as misdemeanors, but the consequences of a shoplifting arrest can still be severe. As can be imagined, shoplifting is one of the most damaging offenses to a person’s reputation and job prospects, even if…
How do you prove self-defense in a domestic violence case in Texas?
Domestic violence – known as assault-family violence in Texas – is a serious offense that can lead to long-lasting consequences. Although most first-time assault-family violence cases in Texas and the Houston area are filed as misdemeanors, a conviction can still lead to a permanent criminal record as well as the loss of a person’s freedom…
What If I Stole An Item But Returned the Stolen Property?
In Texas, a shoplifting charge can be very serious. In addition to potential criminal penalties, such as jail time or a fine, a person charged with shoplifting could face a permanent criminal conviction. But how is “shoplifting” defined in Texas? What happens if you return the items that were stolen to the store? How is…
Is It Possible to Get a Charge of Solicitation of Prostitution Reduced in Texas?
In 2021, Texas became the first state to make the solicitation of prostitution a felony. By making the penalties for solicitation of prostitution much steeper, the goal is to help reduce sex trafficking. Whether or not creating harsher penalties is a sound strategy or not, many people with no criminal history charged with solicitation of…
Arrested For Prostitution at a Strip Club? Understand Your Rights.
In Houston, arrests for prostitution are very common. Prostitution arrests take place in a variety of settings, including hotel rooms, areas of town known for street prostitution, and strip clubs. Due to the fact that the police typically need to establish the existence of an offer or agreement to exchange money for sexual services, prostitution…
