As the 2019 National Football League’s season begins, domestic violence and sexual assault problems return to the national spotlight. Given a string of serious offenses by players, U.S. Sen. Richard ... Continue Reading
Texas’ New Law Turns Up The Heat On Domestic Violence
A bill known as “Rachel’s Law” recently passed the Texas House of Representatives, followed by the Texas Senate, and it now needs only Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature to become law. This law expressly ... Continue Reading
Were You Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence in Texas?
Have you been falsely accused of domestic assault, also known as family violence? If so, you’re not alone. According to Stop Abusive and Violent Environments (SAVE), 10 percent of persons accused of ... Continue Reading
Why Can’t My Spouse Drop an Assault Charge in Texas?
If you face a charge for an assault on your spouse, you may be wondering why your spouse, after a change of heart, can’t drop an assault charge in Texas. The problem is that assault is a criminal ... Continue Reading
Cold Injustice: Exposing Prosecutorial Misconduct in High-Profile Katy, TX Murder Case
It’s a rule everyone learns in kindergarten: You can’t cheat to win. It’s not a hard rule to remember or to follow…except for some prosecutors. Several years ago, I was co-counsel with Dick ... Continue Reading
Homicide and Capital Murder Cases
In Texas, there are four different types of criminal homicide: capital murder, murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide. As a Houston criminal defense attorney specializing in violent ... Continue Reading