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…
Category: Criminal Defense
How to Get a Criminal Mischief Case Dropped
If you are accused of intentionally damaging property in the Houston area, you may be facing a charge of criminal mischief. Criminal mischief involves intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another person or defacing property with graffiti. Less commonly, it can also be charged for interfering or disrupting public utilities, like electricity, water or…
Houston Grand Jury Clears Former Marine of Assault Charges
Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) June 21, 2022 – Ceja Law Firm PLLC announced today that a Houston Grand Jury refused to indict our client for aggravated assault in a case where we raised a defense of a third party. The defendant, a former Marine who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan and received various commendations,…
Attorney Jose Ceja Appears at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting
Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) June 20, 2022 – Jose Ceja, the managing attorney of Ceja Law Firm PLLC, gave a well-informed CLE presentation at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting last week in Houston. This was the first in-person meeting of members of the State Bar since 2019, after two years of virtual meetings. Many of…
How Can I get my Evading Arrest Case Dismissed?
Evading arrest is frequently charged in Texas and the Houston area. You can be charged with evading arrest for attempting to flee from law enforcement either on foot, in a car, or even on a boat. Depending on how your evading arrest case is charged, you may be facing a misdemeanor or felony. Unless you…
Have you been cited and released for prostitution?
There are reports lately of people being cited and released by the Houston Police Department and other agencies for prostitution. Historically, if you were arrested for prostitution as a result of a sting you would be arrested and processed immediately. This meant that you would be taken to jail and appear before a magistrate who…
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….
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…
Can You Be Charged with a DWI for Sleeping While Drunk in Your Vehicle
When you’ve had a bit too much to drink you know it’s not safe to drive. In an effort to avoid doing so, you figure you’ll sleep it off in your car so that you can avoid any issues. Unfortunately, you may be surprised to learn that you could still find yourself in trouble. It’s…
What Are the Differences Between Probation and Parole?
When you have been charged with a crime, you may be wondering about the penalties you face if convicted. These often include incarceration, fines, community service, and more. Sometimes those who are convicted of a crime face probation. However, many people confuse probation with another program, parole. Here are the differences between probation and parole. …
