One of the most common arrests in the Greater Houston area is for domestic violence, which is known as assault-family violence under Texas law. Under Texas law, assault-family violence is an unconsented to touching that causes physical pain. Most first-time domestic violence cases are charged as Class “A” misdemeanors. However, depending on the facts or…

As attitudes regarding marijuana continue to shift and become more liberal, more and more states and cities are legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana. As of November 2022, 21 states, two territories and the District of Columbia have enacted measure that permit marijuana for recreational use. Unfortunately, Texas is not one of those States, and although legalization…

After years of being under the thumb of the court and probation department, obtaining the help of a Houston criminal defense attorney to get your probation terminated early is an excellent option to consider. Getting your probation terminated early can be the first step to putting your brush with the law behind you and moving…

If you purchase sex in Texas, you will be facing significantly steeper consequences very soon. Texas is increasing punishments for customers of the “oldest profession in the world” beginning September 1 and will be the first state to make johns – the purchasers of sex – subject to felony prosecution. Currently, first-time purchasers of sex…