What to do if the police contact you about a prostitution case? Prostitution is illegal in Texas and can be punished harshly. Law enforcement in the Houston area regularly conduct prostitution stings to arrest the buyers and sellers of sex. Most people who are arrested and charged with prostitution are arrested after a police sting…
Category: Criminal Defense
How Do I Choose a Drug Possession Attorney in Houston?
In Texas, drug possession charges can be very serious. The possession of any amount of many substances (even the possession some forms of THC products) is charged as a felony with the potential for prison time, fines and a permanent criminal record. Choosing the right attorney is a very important – though overwhelming – decision….
What to expect after a third DWI arrest in Houston?
In Texas, punishments for DWIs increase dramatically after each arrest. The first two DWIs are charged as misdemeanors, but a third or more DWI will be charged as a felony in Texas, with the potential for prison time, lengthy driver’s license suspensions, longer probation and a permanent felony record. If you have been arrested for…
Can you be arrested for DWI in Texas if you weren’t driving?
More often than you would think, police in Texas arrest a driver and charge him with DWI when he was not actually driving a car. This can happen when a driver is asleep behind the wheel or if the police do not actually witness the defendant driving and make an arrest based on mistaken assumptions…
Do I Have to Register as a Sex Offender if I Have Been Arrested for Prostitution in Texas?
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…
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? …
