DWI, DUI, OWI, OUI & DWAI: Know the Difference for This Cinco de Mayo

April 22, 2014

Many people may wonder if there is a difference between a DWI and a DUI. The issue gets even more confusing when people hear about drivers being charged with OUI or OWI. The reality is that different jurisdictions use different terms to refer a similar action. All of these terms refer to the action of […]

Smoking K2 in Texas Could Mean Big Trouble

April 18, 2014

If you thought it was alright to smoke K2 in Texas, you may be in for a big surprise. Not only has the Texas Controlled Substances Act been amended to account for synthetic marijuana, the penalty for a K2 conviction is substantial.  

Busted for Drugs? Here Are the Possible Penalties in Texas

April 15, 2014

It’s never a good idea to find out which drugs are strictly controlled by the state of Texas after being arrested. It just might be too late to avoid a serious criminal conviction. A drug conviction charge can devastate the future of both you and your family.  

Money Laundering Penalties in Harris County, Texas

April 11, 2014

Perhaps you’ve already learned that it’s easier than you thought to get caught up in a money laundering scheme. Texas money laundering laws are constantly being updated to keep up with new ways of getting around the law. Money laundering is a serious criminal charge and can result in substantial financial penalties and time in […]

Incompetence: The Perfect Get out of Jail Free Card

April 8, 2014

Being elected as one of the nine judges at the Texas Criminal Court of Criminal Appeals is an honorable, yet a very difficult way to serve justice in the Lone Star State. This is a judicial body that determines whether the State of Texas actually has the right to invoke capital punishment and execution, and […]