Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax return, cooking the books, or failing to file can land…

The Backdrop: A Nationwide Movement Towards Decriminalization and Legalization Recreational Use As of 2025, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use. This represents nearly half of…

What is Dabbing? Dabbing is a slang term for taking a hit off an extremely concentrated form of marijuana – called “cannabis concentrates” –  usually through an e-cigarette, vaporizer pen…

Every person charged with a crime in the United States has a constitutional right to an attorney. The Texas Legislature passed the Fair Defense Act to provide prompt and fair…

Board Certified Criminal Lawyers There are more than 108,000 attorneys in Texas. Of that number, only 783 are Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists . That means less than 1 percent…

What is perjury in Texas? Perjury in Texas is the act of knowingly making a false statement, either verbally or in writing, while under oath or affirmation in any official…

Our attorneys have tried over 550 cases in front of a jury, ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Capital Murder. And while each case is different, one thing remains constant:…

What is Misuse of Official Information? Under the Penal Code, Misuse of Official Information prohibits a public servant from using or disclosing information for a nongovernmental purpose with the intent…

From playing non-stop Christmas carols in prison to passing out holiday cards with arrest warrants, many law enforcement agencies get into the holiday spirit. Some say they do it the…