Texas Criminal Defense Law Blog

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...

Maybe someone wrote a check to your company to pay an outstanding bill, but they forgot to sign it. Perhaps someone improperly signed or refused to sign a deed to transfer property despite having received partial compensation for it already. In situations where people...

You wake up in the cell with a hangover. So much for a quiet Friday night out in San Antonio. All you can do is wait until your girlfriend appears with the bail money. She is mad at you for fighting, so she may take her time about it, even though you were only trying...