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Jan 29, 2017 Criminal

Invoking The Rule: Why Most Witnesses Don’t Watch Trial

Trials can be stressful, so it’s only natural for defendants and victims alike to want their witnesses in court supporting...

Jan 24, 2017 Criminal

Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax...

Jan 19, 2017 Criminal

The Backdrop: A Nationwide Movement Towards Decriminalization and Legalization Recreational Use As of 2025, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have...

Jan 16, 2017 Criminal

What is Dabbing? Dabbing is a slang term for taking a hit off an extremely concentrated form of marijuana –...

Jan 15, 2017 Criminal

Every person charged with a crime in the United States has a constitutional right to an attorney. The Texas Legislature...

Jan 13, 2017 Criminal

Board Certified Criminal Lawyers There are more than 108,000 attorneys in Texas. Of that number, only 783 are Board Certified...

Jan 6, 2017 Criminal

What is perjury in Texas? Perjury in Texas is the act of knowingly making a false statement, either verbally or...

Dec 23, 2016 Criminal

Our attorneys have tried over 550 cases in front of a jury, ranging from Driving While Intoxicated to Capital Murder....

Dec 20, 2016 Criminal

What is Misuse of Official Information? Under the Penal Code, Misuse of Official Information prohibits a public servant from using...