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Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses Common Arrests During Holidays or Events
What Are Some Common Offenses Charged On Holidays or During Events? It kind of depends on the holiday or type of event that’s happening on Galveston Island or in Galveston County. Thanksgiving is coming up, which is a holiday weekend. On Thanksgiving weekends, we typically see a slight increase in two types of cases…. Read More »
Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses Texas Domestic Violence Charges
How Can I Prove My Innocence On A Domestic Violence Charge? When you’re accused of a crime, you have nothing to prove as an accused. The state has the burden of proof in all criminal cases, it’s the state’s obligation to present evidence that a jury would use to enter a finding of guilt…. Read More »
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Probation Violations
Probation Violations And How They May Affect You We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about probation violations or potential probation violations, and what to do about them. The first thing that I need to make clear is that we use the term probation generally, to encompass community supervision and deferred adjudication. Probation… Read More »
What Are the Penalties for Assault Causing Bodily Injury in Texas?
No matter what circumstances led to an arrest for an assault in Texas, you could be facing serious punishment if you are convicted on the charges. Assault has many forms in Texas, but regardless of the form, they are all considered a violent crime. As a result, you can expect that jail time, fines,… Read More »
How to Help Your Stepchild with Drug Addiction
Anything addiction-related is a complex thing to deal with. It becomes even more complex when your child or stepchild is involved. So, what are the steps you can take to help them on their journey towards sobriety? Let’s take a look… Learn More About Addiction and Treatment If you do not know how the… Read More »
Is Robbery a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
Typically, when someone asks a question with two alternative answers, the proper response will be one or the other. Unfortunately, you may not get such a clear-cut reply when you ask whether robbery is a misdemeanor or felony in Texas. The reason comes down to confusion about definitions. Many people lump robbery into the… Read More »
Possession Of A Controlled Substance | Fighting Drug Charges In Texas
What Actually Happens If A Texas Drug Charges Case Goes to Trial? On average, you can expect your Texas drug charges case to last around the one-year mark, from the time you are arrested to the time you formally go to trial. If the case is actually going to trial, what that looks like… Read More »
How Street Racing Can End in Serious Charges
There can be no doubt that Hollywood has attracted many to the need for speed through action-packed films that end with a victory lap and trophy for the winner. However, street racing is a crime in Texas, and it is one that police are cracking down on as the popularity of this dangerous activity… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses Do’s and Don’ts Under a Restraining Order
What should you do if you are the subject of a restraining order? Before I get into that, it’s not always just a restraining order. Sometimes it’s bond conditions instead of a restraining order, sometimes it’s a temporary restraining order. In more extreme cases, there are restraining orders that last for years. These restrictions… Read More »
Galveston Federal Criminal Attorney Discusses Federal and State Criminal Court
The Difference Between Federal Versus State Criminal Defense Generally speaking, federal court and state court are just two completely different animals. Federal Court is very formal, very structured, and has specific rules to be followed. The calendar is established from the beginning. Charges are usually not fresh in federal court. Most federal drug cases… Read More »
