Category Archives: Criminal Defense Lawyer
What Crimes Increase In Summer?
Crime rates tend to follow as temperatures rise in the spring and summer months in the US. Criminologists have debated for decades why this happens, but certain crimes, especially violent ones, tend to rise in the summer. Learn below about why crime rates rise in the summer. In addition, if you have been charged… Read More »
Did You Know Prosecutors Can Lie To Defendants?
The Galveston County prosecutor must be honest and transparent when negotiating a plea deal with you and your attorney. But that does not always happen. When it comes to prosecutors making plea bargains, they can lie to you and misrepresent evidence to get you to throw in the towel and plead guilty. If prosecutors… Read More »
What You Should Know Before Exercising Your Texas Open Carry Rights
On Sept. 1, 2021, it became legal in Texas for those 21 and older to carry a handgun openly or without a permit in a holster. The law was modified from 2016 when it was required to have a permit to carry a firearm concealed or openly. Before exercising your Texas open carry rights,… Read More »
Early Impacts From The New Texas Expunction Law
Most of us have made a mistake that caused negative consequences. Unfortunately, in some cases in Texas, one of those mistakes can lead to arrest, criminal charges, and even conviction. Unfortunately, most convictions cannot be removed from your record, but the law does allow an expunction in some cases. Find out below the early… Read More »
In What Cases Are Minors Charged As Adults In Texas?
Can you be charged as an adult in Texas if you are under 18? The short answer is yes; approximately 4.5% of the country’s juvenile criminal offenders in adult prisons are in Texas. A recent case involved a 16-year-old male in Houston accused of raping a mental health professional at a juvenile facility last… Read More »
How Violent Crimes Are Increasing In Texas
Murders roses at least 7% nationally in 2021, according to recent studies. In Texas, we have seen similar increases in violent crime in many cities. For example, Austin had 88 murders in 2021, a 90% increase from 47 in 2020. Other Texas’ biggest cities saw surges in homicides and other violent crimes: San Antonio:… 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 »
Texas Gun Laws in 2022
You might be aware that Texas gun laws are somewhat restrictive compared to statutes in other US states, but you may not realize that they also change on a relatively frequent basis. Whenever lawmakers are in session, members of both houses introduce bills, work through the legislative process, and eventually vote on them. Many… Read More »
How to Help Your Attorney Win Your Criminal Case
Getting arrested can leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and it may be one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences of your lifetime. Studies have shown that facing criminal charges is among the top stress factors that adults endure in their lifetimes, falling after the death of a spouse and divorce. Texas has a reputation… Read More »
Can a Conviction Under Texas Three Strikes Law be Defended?
In short, there are almost always defenses and strategies for fighting charges in Texas for your criminal case. The real question is what options are potentially available based upon the specific circumstances related to your case. There is no law in Texas specifically known as the “Three Strikes Law.” However, people generally refer to… Read More »
