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In the United States, our crimes are separated into two categories: state-level crimes, and federal crimes. State legislatures enact state laws, while Congress enacts federal laws. By far the majority of crimes are state crimes, which are prosecuted in the state courts. Common state crimes include: sexual assault, drug possession, driving while intoxicated (DWI), theft, and murder. […]

Do you have reason to believe that the police are currently investigating you? Perhaps a friend, neighbor, or co-worker said the police were asking questions about you. Or, perhaps you swear you’ve seen detectives or someone following you. If your instincts are right, you may be the target of a police investigation, otherwise known as […]

There’s one thing that most of us depend on – economic security. In the face of driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges, clients frequently ask me if they’ll lose their job if they are convicted of DWI, and this is a reasonable question indeed! Since a simple, first-time DWI in Texas is punishable by up to 180 days […]

If you’ve recently been arrested for a crime, you are at the preliminary stages of what could be a very long journey through the criminal justice system. The process varies from state to state, but there are several steps that most criminal cases will follow – regardless if the case ends early from a plea […]

The holiday season always leads to a rise in theft crimes as criminals look to capitalize on the frenzy of gift shopping in numerous ways. Today, skilled criminals continue to find new ways to capitalize on the information being passed around in the digital sphere as much as the physical world, often leading to even […]

Election Day is finally here! It’s important to note while lining up at the polls to cast your vote that there are numerous laws that protect voter rights in this country. In recent days, those laws have been largely in the public eye thanks to comments from both major Presidential candidates, and the crime of […]

The terms “murder” and “homicide” are often confused for one another because many people do not recognize that there is an important and distinct difference between the two terms. However, if you are facing charges of either one of these crimes, it’s crucial to know the difference. Homicide The definition for homicide can be boiled […]

If you drive a fair amount each day, you may have noticed an elevated police presence on our roads. The Texas Department of Public Safety says that State Troopers have increased the number of patrols on the roads beginning today and running through the end of the holiday weekend on Monday. This increased presence is designed to […]

The fundamental principle that allows clients to reach out to a legal professional and seek their advice without any repercussions of being incriminated or having their actions exposed to a third party. This hallmark constitutes the attorney-client relationship and is covered by the American Bar Association in Rule 1.6. If this rule did not exist, […]

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution is one that has come under fire a lot in recent times. However, as it stands, every United States citizen […]

While the Internet has provided all of the benefits of near-instantaneous information exchange, it has also become an avenue for a sharp rise in non-violent crimes, and even has been attributed as a factor in the rise of certain violent crimes as well. Thus, nearly every state as well as the federal government have developed […]

Traffic tickets are as much a part of driving as auto accidents: they happen. But while failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and getting a ticket may not seem like that big of an issue, there are actually driving offenses that are far more serious and can even result in […]

A search warrant is an order signed by a judge that gives police officers authority to search for specific objects or materials in the location noted in the warrant. In order to obtain a search warrant, the police must have probable cause to believe there is criminal activity taking place in the location they are […]

As a Fort Worth criminal defense attorney who founded my own law practice to advocate on behalf of the accused in Texas, I am proud to provide comprehensive representation. I have the knowledge, tools, and experience necessary to build effective defense strategies, and an aggressive attitude to win. I seek to provide a balance of […]

Before we can discuss the finer points of assault charges, we have to cover the basics—which means we need to know the difference between misdemeanor assault charges and felony assault charges. Since assault charges come in different forms depending on the circumstances, it’s vital to know the difference between misdemeanor or third-degree felony simple assault […]

One of the distinguishing marks of American law is that the definition of a crime is not left to the courts to decide. In Britain, the “older brother” of our own legal system, legislators let criminal definitions be formed in the court of common law. As a result, the definition of a crime has the […]

Our nation’s prisons and jails have an overcrowding problem, and the courts know it. That’s why courts in Fort Worth and throughout Texas are exploring alternative options to jail for first-time offenders. If you have committed a crime for the first time, you have an unprecedented amount of legal options before you—options that will require […]

So, you were arrested. The question is: Now what should you do? If you have been arrested or a loved one has been arrested recently in Texas, it is important to know what to do to protect your rights. Your future could be at stake! Take this seriously and take the right steps to protect […]

If you are pursuing citizenship in the United States, a criminal conviction can derail your plans and affect whatever type of immigration proceeding you are currently going through. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) puts a very high priority on targeting individuals who do not have legal status and who have criminal records. […]

The Purpose of Pre-Trial Release A pre-trial release bond is a way for those accused of a crime to continue their lives outside of jail until their court date. It was developed as a way for American courts to balance personal liberty against the safety of the community. For this reason, the only defendants who […]