Diabetes is an extremely common disease in the United States. As of May 2024, the Center for Disease Control estimates that 38.4 million people in the United States live with diabetes. The Houston area is particularly affected by diabetes, and by some estimates, as many as 20% of Houstonians will have diabetes by 2040. With…
Category: Criminal Defense
What happens if you get caught with a controlled substance in Houston?
In the Houston area, one of the most common types of criminal charges involves the possession of controlled substances. Depending on the substance and the amount allegedly possessed, a possession of controlled substance case can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony with potentially severe consequences. The goal of a drug possession case should always…
Should I hire a public defender or a private attorney for a Houston DWI?
DWI is one of the most common criminal offenses in the Houston area. If you are arrested for DWI in Houston, you will be given a court date soon after your arrest. The process for defending a DWI can be slow, and in general, you should expect a DWI to take several months to handle…
How do I know if I am eligible for an expunction of a Texas criminal case?
In Texas, the best way to put a criminal case in the past is to obtain an expunction of the charges. An expunction of a criminal case erases an arrest from your record. Legally speaking, after an expunction, it is as if the incident never happened. But how do you know if you are eligible…
What happens at a first court appearance for a prostitution charge in Houston?
Prostitution and solicitation of prostitution are commonly charged offenses in Houston. The penalties for prostitution vary for the alleged prostitute and the alleged buyer of sex (sometimes known as “john”). But whatever the charge, if you have been arrested for prostitution in Houston, you will have a court date set at 1201 Franklin St, typically…
Defending Against False Accusation: Strategies in Sex Crimes Cases
Being falsely accused of a sex crime can be a truly awful experience. In Texas, sex crimes are some of the most serious criminal offenses with the potential for a felony conviction, prison time, sex offender registration and a permanent stain on your record. Fortunately, there are many steps that a person who has been…
I was caught shoplifting and now the store wants money. Do I need to pay?
Shoplifting is one of the most common offenses in Texas and the Houston area. If you are arrested for shoplifting, you can expect to get cited or arrested and face a criminal charge for theft. But one additional consequence of a shoplifting arrest is that the retailer that you allegedly shoplifted from may send you…
Penalties for Prostitution in Texas in 2024
Prostitution has been illegal in Texas since the early 1900s, but prostitution laws in the state continue to evolve and, in many cases, become stricter (notably, Texas became the first state to make a first-time solicitation of prostitution charge a felony). The penalties for prostitution offenses in Texas are all contained in Chapter 43 of…
What to know about a first court date after a DWI arrest in Houston in 2024
Every week in Houston, there are dozens of arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Most DWI arrests are for first-time misdemeanor DWI, although there are also many arrests for more serious felony DWI charges. In Harris County, after a DWI charge, you can expect to have a court date within a week or so of…
Consequences of Refusing a Breathalyzer Test: Legal Ramifications
In the Houston area, dozens of people are arrested every day and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Immediately after an arrest, the police will ask for a breath (or blood sample) to test for the presence of alcohol or other controlled substances. But what happens if you refuse to give a breath sample? What…
