Texas Criminal Defense & Family Law Blog

If you’ve been accused of a crime in another state but are arrested in Texas, you may face a legal process called extradition. This is the formal procedure for transferring someone across state lines to face criminal charges.  While it sounds straightforward, extradition can be complicated in reality because there […]...

Hacking a phone in Texas is more than just a breach of privacy; it’s a criminal offense that can carry serious penalties. Under both Texas and federal law, accessing someone else’s phone without permission can lead to criminal charges, regardless of whether you steal anything or cause damage.  If you’re […]...

A criminal trial typically begins after the defense and prosecution fail to reach a plea agreement. Before trial, an individual is typically arrested and arraigned on the offense.  An arraignment is an initial appearance before a judge. During this time, a defendant has an opportunity to confer with an attorney, […]...

Having FBI agents knock on your front door can be an extremely alarming and stressful experience. In these instances, you may be a potential witness to a crime, a person of interest, or unknowingly tied to a criminal investigation.   Your response to the presence of FBI agents at your […]...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency. It preserves security in the United States through immigration, cybersecurity, and anti-terrorism work. DHS also helps in emergency response and disaster relief efforts. To do this, DHS investigates many different types of criminal behavior. Usually, the department focuses on high-level […]...