Recent Blog Posts
How a Family Violence Conviction in Texas Can Impact Your Life
Texas criminal laws include special provisions for family violence, viewing assault, threats, and other attacks as being more serious when they involve individuals living in a domestic arrangement. Unlawful acts can lead to misdemeanor charges, but you could be arrested for a felony under certain circumstances. A conviction in any family violence case may… Read More »
What to Never Do if Pulled Over for DWI
Of all possible crimes that could lead to an arrest, people are probably most familiar with drunk driving laws. In fact, at around 72,000 arrests every year, violations of the Texas statute on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are one of the most common reasons individuals face criminal charges. What you may not realize about… Read More »
Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Against Federal Agents
Even if you do not have a legal background, there are some points of criminal law that are pretty straightforward and obvious when it comes to whether certain acts are a violation of the law or not. As such, the following information about aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a federal agent may… Read More »
How Likely is Cannabis Decriminalization in Texas?
It is a loaded question that is fraught with controversy. Still, more people than ever are asking if Texas cannabis laws will change as a result of national trends toward decriminalization. Data collected by the University of Texas reveals that voters advocate for a reduction in the severity of pot-related crimes. In a survey,… Read More »
How Serious Are White Collar Crimes in Galveston County?
You can search all you want in the Texas Penal Code for information on what constitutes a white-collar crime, but your efforts will be for naught if you use this terminology. There are no provisions that mention the schemes that are commonly associated with high-up executives and business leaders, which is where the phrase… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Assault and Aggravated Assault?
The common definition of assault is a physical attack on another person, but Texas criminal laws employ a much more detailed description when someone is arrested. The Texas Penal Code on assaultive offenses covers an array of misconduct, including both assault and aggravated assault. The lines between the two can be confusing, especially when… Read More »
Why You Should Never Accept a Plea Deal Without a Lawyer
Texas ranks second among all US states in terms of population, so you probably expect arrest rates to be relatively high. However, the number of people who are charged with criminal offenses every year is still staggering. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports that officials charged more than 530,000 individuals in 2020,… Read More »
Texas Gun Laws and the Upsurge of Mass Shootings
FBI officials define “mass shootings” as events in which at least four victims are murdered through the use of a firearm by a lone gunman in a public place. Texas has seen its fair share of incidents recently, and the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde is still fresh in the minds of… Read More »
Galveston County DA Office Seeking Budget Increase
Galveston County District Attorney Seeking Funds For More Prosecutors Hello everyone, I know I’m a little late on doing this live session, but I wanted to make sure I got it done. What I wanted to talk about was last Friday, in the Galveston County Daily News, an article came out about Galveston County… Read More »
Why is There Such an Increase in Violent Crime During Summer?
It may come as a surprise to learn that criminal offenses are seasonal in nature, but data indicates that rates tend to trend higher in the summer months. Some studies report that the increase in violent crime could be as much as 5% or higher on warmer days, and there are numerous theories as… Read More »
