What’s the Difference? What Makes a Crime a Misdemeanor or a Felony? You’re under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a felony or misdemeanor. What’s the difference between these two types of criminal offenses? What makes a crime a … [Read more...]
Texas Search and Seizure Law
What Are the Basic Protections in Texas? When Can a Search or Seizure Be Conducted Without a Warrant? Being a suspect in a criminal investigation can be harrowing, particularly when you’ve done nothing wrong. The framers of the U.S. Constitution … [Read more...]
What to Do If You’re Arrested in Texas
A Step-by-Step Guide for Protecting Your Constitutional Rights in 2025 Nobody wants to get arrested, but it happens. While every situation is unique, there are some fundamental ways you want to respond if police officers pull you over or otherwise … [Read more...]
Holiday Theft and Shoplifting Charges
Defending Against Retail Crime Allegations According to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey conducted a couple years ago, small retailers across the United States report a dramatic increase in alleged instances of shoplifting during the holiday … [Read more...]
Halloween Night Arrests—Common Crimes Committed
How An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Protect Your Rights Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays of the year. It’s a great chance for kids of all ages to dress in costume and play make believe. Unfortunately, it also has … [Read more...]
Juvenile Crime and the Schools
Common Juvenile Offenses That Happen When Students Return to School Summer’s almost over, and students are heading back to school. While studies show that juvenile crime is at its peak in the summer months, when young people are out of school and … [Read more...]
Why Do Crime Rates Increase in the Summer?
Factors That Lead to More Criminal Activity When the Weather’s Warmer Studies consistently show that crime rates climb across the country in the summer months. A report out of Drexel University looked at crime rates in the Philadelphia area over a … [Read more...]
Getting a Protective Order in Texas
What Is a Protective Order? Is It the Same as a Restraining Order? How Can I Get a Protective Order? You’ve been in a relationship but it’s become ugly. You’ve been the victim of physical, emotional, or other types of domestic abuse. You’ve ended … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights after Being Arrested or Charged with a Crime in Dallas
Protecting Your Constitutional Rights in the DFW Metroplex One of the hallmarks of our democracy is a balance between the rights of those accused of crime and those who seek to enforce the laws. It's built into the United States Constitution. … [Read more...]
Expunging a Criminal Record in Texas
When Can Expungement Be Pursued? What Are the Requirements to Expunge a Criminal Record? We all make mistakes. Often, we're able to acknowledge those errors in judgment and move forward with relative impunity. In some situations, though, the … [Read more...]
What Are the Potential Consequences of Violating Probation in Texas?
What Constitutes a Violation of Probation? What Happens If You Are Found to Have Violated the Terms of Your Probation? Often, in lieu of sentencing you to a term in jail or prison, a judge will place you on probation, so that you can be a more … [Read more...]
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in Texas
What Constitutes Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in Texas? What Are the Potential Penalties? You're under investigation or police have formally arrested and charged you with burglary of a motor vehicle in Texas. What doe that mean? How is it different … [Read more...]
