Texas Criminal Defense Law Blog

Everyone has thought about breaking the law, even if it’s minor. Maybe you were late for work and wondered if it was worth it to drive 90 miles per hour to make up time. Maybe you were intoxicated and considered driving home anyway so that you didn’t have to come back...

Texas has laws that specifically apply when a person who’s impaired by alcohol and/or drugs unintentionally injures or kills someone else with a vehicle. If you have been charged with “intoxication assault” or “intoxication manslaughter,” it’s crucial that you...

If your teenage child has been accused of shoplifting, it's likely that you are concerned about how this could affect their future. Often, teenagers involved in petty crimes have a higher likelihood of being involved in serious crimes and going to jail later in life....

Misinformation about criminal charges is everywhere. There are a lot of people who mistakenly think that charges related to situations where no one got hurt are negligible. A driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense is often victimless. If you got swept up in a...

When you see the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind your vehicle, you’ll probably try to figure out why they’re stopping you. This might be for something obvious, such as speeding, but that isn’t always the case.  Police officers are trained to look for signs...

Assault charges are more serious than many believe they are. If convicted, the penalties will likely be life-changing, at least on a short-term basis. Those accused of committing an assault should take immediate steps to mount a strong defense to avoid the harshest...

Embezzlement is a serious crime that can have significant consequences for those accused. It can include actions such as using, selling, giving away, or withholding assets from the respective owner. To be accused of, and convicted for, embezzlement, it has to be...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced charges against 49 people in the Northern District of Texas in relation to a “pill mill” operation that allegedly spanned nine years and raked in about $18 million. Two doctors and several pharmacists are among the...