Category Archives: Criminal Law Attorney
Can Police Stop Me Because I Am In A High Crime Area?
If you are walking down the street, standing outside a business, sitting in a parked car, or spending time in a neighborhood that police call a high-crime area, that alone does not give officers the legal right to stop you. Police may watch areas more closely if there have been recent reports of shootings,… Read More »
Can You Be Charged With A Crime For Accessing Someone Else’s Computer In Texas?
Accessing someone else’s computer without their permission might not seem the same as breaking into a house or stealing something, but Texas law can treat it as a crime. The details are important. Just because you know a password doesn’t always mean you’re allowed to use it, and having permission for one thing doesn’t… Read More »
How Witness Statements Can Make Or Break A Criminal Defense Case
In many criminal cases, the outcome depends on what people say happened, not on clear video, scientific proof, or an unbiased record. A witness might identify a suspect, describe a threat, repeat an alleged confession, or claim to have seen something that supports the charge. Later, that same witness might change key details, admit… Read More »
Plea Bargains In Texas: When To Accept Or Fight
If you are facing criminal charges in Texas, it is normal to feel unsure about what to do next. You might hear the term “plea bargain” from prosecutors, judges, or people you know who have been through the system. While a plea deal can seem like a quick way to move on, the wrong… Read More »
What Is Discovery In Texas Criminal Cases?
If you are charged with a crime in Texas, you might feel unsure about what evidence the State has and how prosecutors plan to prove their case. Many people hear the term “discovery” in court but may not know what it means or why it matters. Discovery is a key stage in a criminal… Read More »
What Is Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity?
Being accused of organized criminal activity in Texas is a serious matter that can quickly become more complicated. Many people are surprised to find out they can be charged even if they did not commit the crime themselves. Texas law lets prosecutors go after anyone who is believed to have worked with others, planned… Read More »
Defending Against Self-Defense Claims In Galveston Homicide Cases
As Galveston homicide defense attorneys, we know that few defenses are as misunderstood or as fiercely contested as self-defense. Texas law recognizes that individuals have the right to protect themselves, but prosecutors are quick to challenge whether that right was exercised lawfully. Every word, every action, and every split-second decision made during an encounter… Read More »
