Criminal defense

If you face criminal charges in Harris County, questions about mental health can create confusion. Many people hear terms like "competency to stand trial" and the "insanity defense" and assume they mean the same thing. In a Houston courtroom, however, they are...

A theft or fraud charge can make you feel like the court has already decided what kind of person you are. But when you're dealing with a serious mental illness, the truth often looks very different than what's written in the police report.  In Texas, prosecutors must...

Many people accused of breaking the law assert their innocence. They may insist that police officers identified the wrong person or that there has been a major misunderstanding. When people claim that they did not break the law, it may seem natural for them to fight...

There are many reasons why people may end up facing criminal charges. Some people get caught in the act during a questionable medication transfer or a shoplifting attempt. Others might end up arrested because of something police officers find while conducting a...

Most people are likely well aware that domestic violence is a grave accusation that carries significant legal, emotional and social consequences. However, while most allegations are often rooted in genuine concerns, there are instances where accusations are false. ...

Developing an appropriate criminal defense strategy often requires a careful analysis of the situation at issue. People need to look at what led to the state accusing them of a crime and what evidence the prosecutor might plan to present during a trial. Each criminal...

Developing a defense against a criminal charge can be difficult. The person accused often hires an attorney to help them look at the state's evidence and find weaknesses in the prosecution's case. Typically, the defense team only needs to establish a reasonable doubt...

From books to movies, criminal offenders are often portrayed as individuals with mental health conditions. In reality, those who live with these diseases face multiple challenges in the criminal system. If you have a mental illness and a crime charge, defense...

There are three general approaches to criminal defense regularly utilized by defense lawyers in Texas. The first involves securing the dismissal of charges based on technical issues. Illegal searches might lead to a lawyer using technical rules to keep their client...

Police officers have to conduct searches to gather evidence of illegal activity. Although sometimes victims come to the state with evidence already on hand, such scenarios are rather rare. Police officers often need to collect enough evidence for prosecutors to bring...