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…
Category: Criminal Defense
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…
Houston Listcrawler Arrests: Online Escort Sting Risks & Charges
Houston Listcrawler arrests have become increasingly common as the Houston Police Department and other Harris County agencies continue targeting online escort advertisements. Many of these investigations involve platforms such as Listcrawler and Eros.com, where undercover officers attempt to arrange meetings that lead to prostitution or solicitation charges. If you were arrested in one of these…
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…
