Criminal Defense

Many people think that breathalyzer test results are infallible and that their case is as good as closed if they failed their breath test. However, these devices are not always correct, and they could exaggerate the level of alcohol in your system.  You may end up...

As a parent, you've often talked to your child about avoiding criminal behavior and following the law. But you’ve probably worried that they'll be arrested at some point for breaking the law, whether it's something simple like a DWI charge or something more serious...

An aggravated assault is a serious offense with dire consequences. In Texas, you could be looking at a second or first-degree felony, depending on the circumstances of your charges. A conviction could see you spend at least two years in jail, with a maximum sentence...

You don't drink, so you've never really considered getting a DWI. You've never driven while you're impaired. It's not even that you're trying to be careful or safe, but just that you don't enjoy alcohol, so it's never really been an issue for you. But what if you're...

Your child never got in trouble with the law when they lived at home. They were a model student in high school, and they never used drugs or alcohol as far as you know. However, they're now heading off to college. You're not going to have as much of a direct impact on...

Most forms of theft result in state charges for the person accused of taking someone else's property. Shoplifting, burglary and even armed robbery will often lead to state charges, although some people will face federal charges or theft crimes. Wire fraud charges are...

Texas is not a state known to be soft on crime. However, it does place major emphasis on an individual’s rights and liberties. Therefore, Texas drivers don’t have to worry about getting caught up in the dragnet of a sobriety checkpoint. So, what exactly are these...

If you’re facing serious criminal charges, your defense may include a lot of legal wrangling over issues that don’t sound familiar.  Learning as much as you can about how the criminal justice system works can help you be more proactive in your own defense. A good...

A wire fraud case is one that takes place over interstate communications. It might include a scam through email that intends to steal a person’s identity and their finances or to lure them into payments for a product that will never arise. There are other crimes that...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a pretty serious charge all on its own -- but intoxication manslaughter is much worse. Intoxication manslaughter is a criminal charge that’s unique to Texas, and it can be used in several situations where an intoxicated person causes...