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…
Category: Criminal Defense
What is deferred adjudication in Texas? An explanation of deferred adjudication and common questions.
Any criminal offense in Texas will typically be resolved in one of three ways: dismissal, trial or plea agreement. Of course, a dismissal of a charge is usually the best resolution of a criminal case. However, if your case is not dismissed, and you do not go to trial, then one common plea option is…
What is a walk-through arrest and how can it help me clear a warrant without going to jail in Houston?
Most of the time, when a person is charged with a criminal offense in Houston, they will be arrested at the scene of the alleged incident. However, frequently, the police will not arrest the person right away, either because the person has left when the police arrive or because the police conduct a longer investigation….
What is an affidavit of non-prosecution and can it get an assault case dismissed?
Very commonly in assault cases, the alleged victim of an offense will want to “drop” the charges. This can be for a variety of reasons, including that a romantic couple has reconciled, that the alleged victim regrets getting the police involved, or that the charges were fabricated or exaggerated. Unfortunately, once an accusation has been…
What if you had no choice but to drive drunk? The defense of necessity in driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases in Texas.
Texas law contains several defenses that have been approved by the legislature and made a part of Texas law – so-called statutory defenses. Examples of statutory defenses are self-defense, duress or entrapment. Even if you engaged in conduct that amounts to a criminal offense, a statutory defense could be used to find a defendant “not…
Can you use force to protect property in Texas?
If you are facing a criminal charge after a dispute over personal property or land, one question you may have is whether it is possible to raise a defense that you acted to protect your land or property. In some instances, Texas law recognizes a right to use force, and even deadly force, to protect…
Is it worth it to obtain an expunction of a criminal case?
If you have been through the process of defending a criminal case, it is likely that nothing sounds more appealing than putting the incident in the past and completely moving on with your life. However, even if your case has been dismissed, or if you have been found “not guilty” at trial, many people are…
Can diabetes affect a breath or blood test after a DWI arrest?
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…
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…
