Fighting Allegations of Criminal Sexual Assault In Texas, sexual assault is one of the most serious criminal offenses that is charged. Even an allegation of sexual assault can have devastating consequences. Accusations of this nature can lead to the loss of a job, loss of friends and family, and the loss of
A Brief Look at the State’s Newest Laws The 86th Legislature passed over 1300 new laws that took effect between April 2019 and January 2020. Numerous substantive laws went into effect affecting the Texas criminal justice system and the rights of defendants and victims. Below is a brief review of some of
Federal Drunk Driving Charges in Texas In most cases, a person charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) will face criminal charges through the State. However, you could face federal charges for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) if you are arrested on federal property. You could face federal DUI/DWI charges if you are
Mail fraud is a federal offense in which an individual uses the United States Postal Service or a private carrier to commit fraud. The fraud can be to either obtain money or property under false pretenses or distribute counterfeit funds. While private carriers are not owned by the government, it is still
Identity theft is when an individual uses someone else’s personally identifiable information, such as a Social Security number, credit or debit card. Identity theft is a type of white-collar crime and could leave you seeking a Houston, Texas, identity theft attorney. Criminals obtain this personally identifiable information in a variety of ways,
Sex crimes in Houston, Texas: Prosecutors Pursue Serious Charges Even Against First-Time offenders Sex crimes in Houston, Texas, are crimes that law enforcement heavily pursues. Not only that, but both state and federal law enforcement officers are on the lookout for sex crimes. With sting operations, law enforcement works to bring many
Solicitation of a minor even when it is done online is a criminal offense in Texas. While you may never meet that minor in person or have any contact with them outside of your online interactions, it’s still a sex crime in Houston, Texas. Texas takes crimes against minors very seriously. It
How Does Houston Rank in Terms of Crime Activity Nationally? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City of Houston has a population of over 2.3 million people. Covering 671 square miles[1], Houston is one of the most populated cities in the nation. Multiple reports indicate that Houston has a higher than
Houston Law Enforcement Gear Up for an Increase in Crime With the countdown to 2020 being less than two weeks away, Houston law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a busy time of the year. Certain crimes generally see an uptick during the holiday season and New Year’s Eve is no exception.
Common Crimes that Occur Around the Holidays The holiday season notoriously sees a rise in certain kinds of crime. Researchers believe that the rise in crime is primarily due to an increase in alcohol consumption, an increase in stress, and an increase in opportunity. If you or a loved one is arrested