Every year in Houston, thousands of expunctions are filed. Most cases that are expunged are misdemeanors with many being DWI expunctions, theft or shoplifting expunctions, domestic violence expunctions or prostitution expunctions. No matter what the charge, obtaining an expunction in a criminal case is the best possible result as it results in all records of…
What happens when a non-citizen is arrested for prostitution in Houston?
Every month, law enforcement officers in Houston make dozens of arrests for prostitution and solicitation of prostitution. Under Texas law, prostitution and solicitation of prostitution are punished differently. But what happens when a person who is undocumented or is not a United States citizen is arrested for prostitution? This article talks about what an undocumented…
Will I go to jail for first-time possession of cocaine in Houston?
In the Houston area, possession of cocaine is one of the most commonly filed drug possession charges. All possession of cocaine cases are felonies with the potential for jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. The penalties for possession of cocaine vary based on the amount a person is alleged to have possessed and…
Mistakes to Avoid After a DWI Charge in Houston
If you have never been arrested before, being charged with DWI can be an overwhelming experience and it is easy to make a mistake that can negatively impact your chances of getting the best possible result in your case. After a Houston DWI arrest, the most common mistakes include missing deadlines, hiring the wrong attorney,…
Can you get a DWI on an electric scooter in Texas?
Over the last decade, the market for electric scooters has grown exponentially and is projected to almost triple by 2023. Along with the growth of the market, there has also been a huge increase in electric scooter-related injuries and deaths. Many cities have taken steps to more closely monitor the usage of scooters. But what…
What happens when an undocumented person is arrested for DWI in Houston?
In the Houston area, there are thousands of undocumented migrants who have come to the United States to work. The vast majority of undocumented migrants are hard-working people who have come to the country looking for a better life, but like all people they can make mistakes that lead to arrests. When an undocumented person…
Can you be charged with DWI in Texas if your drink has been spiked?
In Texas, drink spiking is a real phenomenon and much more common than many people realize. Last year, for example, police warned people of a surge in drink spiking and to take extra precautions when ordering drinks from bars. Drink spiking is typically done with the goal of causing a person to blackout or become…
What happens if you get caught shoplifting at Walgreens?
Walgreens is one of the largest retailers in Houston with 105 stores in Houston as of 2023. As a corporation, Walgreens is known to be very conscious of economic loss (known as “shrinkage”) due to shoplifting. In other states, Walgreens is even experimenting with new stores where most merchandise is not accessible to customers and…
What Should You Do After You Receive a Misdemeanor on Your Record?
If you have pled guilty to a misdemeanor, you may feel anxious about the damage to your record. In many instances, having a criminal record can make it more difficult to find a job, housing, obtain a professional license, student aid, or certain types of loans. If you have pled guilty to a misdemeanor, it…
Shoplifting Repeat Offender
Shoplifting (a form of theft under Texas law) is one of the most common crimes in Houston and throughout Texas. Most shoplifting cases filed in the Houston are misdemeanors allegedly committed by first-time offenders. But what happens if you are arrested for shoplifting and have a prior conviction for shoplifting? How are repeat shoplifters charged…
