Houston Criminal Defense Blog

In creating this criminal defense blog, we hope to:

(1) educate the community about their constitutional rights; and

(2) put a stop to unlawful police encroachment on those rights.

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Disclosing a Prior Arrest that has been Expunged in Texas

Do I have to disclose an arrest if the case has been expunged in Texas? In Texas, you DO NOT have to disclose an expunged case. Texas...

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Defending Aggravated Assault on a Family Member Cases in Texas

A misdemeanor assault-family member charge can become a felony Aggravated Assault on a Family Member if a deadly weapon is alleged to...

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Too Stoned to Drive: DWI Arrests involving Marijuana, THC Vape Pens and Synthetic Marijuana

Can you get arrested for DWI if you're driving while stoned or on prescription drugs? The answer is Yes, even if you haven't had a drop...

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How to Drop Assault Charges Against a Family Member

Many alleged victims of domestic violence ask me how to drop assault charges against their spouse or family member. They soon learn that...

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New Texas Law Lets You Seal a Prior DWI Conviction

The new non-disclosure laws in Texas, which took effect on September 1, 2017, allow you to clear or seal a prior DWI on your record. This...

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