According to the Houston Police Department description and mission statement, cops want to be professional and accountable. So how is it that most cop cars don't have video or audio recorders? ... Continue Reading
Spreading Cancer to Cure Cancer—the Government’s Prescription for Child Porn
Channel 2 news investigative reporter Robert Arnold does not shy away from the tough stories. That’s just one reason I respect him so much. Recently, he contacted me about the FBI tactics used in the ... Continue Reading
Defining Traits of Great Criminal Defense Lawyers
There are lots of factors that go into making a great criminal defense attorney Good mentoring is important. That is why almost all of the best criminal defense attorneys were never prosecutors but ... Continue Reading
Why I Chose To Practice Criminal Defense
Gerry Spence is a legal hero of mine. In college, I read his book With Justice for None. As someone who grew up in a small, affluent Houston neighborhood and viewed police as our friends and allies, I ... Continue Reading
4 Reasons Why Child Sex Crimes Cases are Different
Cases involving child sex crimes are different from other kinds of cases, on many levels. First, the public views child sex crimes as worse than any other offense. The most common child sex crimes ... Continue Reading
What to Look for in a Sex Crimes Lawyer
A person facing a sex crimes charge is at one of the lowest points of his or her life—especially if a child is involved. The most common child sex crimes include indecency with a child, sexual assault ... Continue Reading