In Texas many sex offenses require sex offender registration after a conviction. Under Texas law, sex offender registration can lead a person’s personal information being accessible on a public website and restrictions on where a person can travel or work. But when do prostitution offenses require sex offender registration? Is it possible to avoid sex…
Category: Criminal Defense
Online Escorts Stings: What are the risks and potential charges? How do I keep an arrest off of my record?
In the Houston area, law enforcement agencies such as the Houston Police Department regularly run sting operations to arrest suspected prostitutes and buyers of sex. A large percentage of arrests are related to postings on classified ad forums like listcrawler or websites such as eros.com. But how do these stings work? What potential charges is…
Will I Be Required to Obtain an Interlock Device After a DWI in Houston?
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…
I have been arrested for prostitution in Houston. How can I help my case?
In the Houston area, prostitution arrests are very common. The penalties for prostitution (for the alleged prostitute) or for solicitation of prostitution (for the alleged buyer of sex) can vary drastically. However, whatever the exact charge you are facing, there are certain steps that you can take to help maximize your chance of getting a…
