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College years can be a magical time. Years spent in lecture halls absorbing the knowledge of tenured professors, all while working towards a coveted degree. Late study nights, coffee breaks and falling asleep on the books. Then there is the other side of the college years. Study by day and let loose at night. Many […]

If you’ve ever watched the evening news or one of the many prime time courtroom dramas, you’ve probably heard many times that in order for a jury to convict a person of a crime, they must find them guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But what does that phrase really mean? And how could it affect […]

In the era of booming online shopping, the convenience of doorstep delivery is shadowed by a startling reality: Porch pirates looted a staggering $8 billion worth of goods in the past year alone. With 44% of Americans experiencing package theft at some point in their lives, and 17% falling victim in just the past three […]

For a long time, domestic violence was considered to be a crime committed by a man against a woman. Women were routinely treated as the victim in a case of domestic violence; any situation where violence was perpetrated against a man by a woman was routinely dismissed as an act of self-defense against a more […]

A defendant charged with assault in Texas will often claim that they were acting in self defense when the crime took place. However, in order to be successful, they must be able to prove that they had good reasons to believe they were in real danger when they knowingly caused bodily harm to another, or […]

In Texas, domestic violence is an act intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or that is a threat that reasonably places the victim in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, committed against: Domestic violence is a serious crime and is treated as such by […]

Houston criminal attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss has always strived to make keeping in touch with clients as easy and convenient as possible. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, virtual contact has also been critical for keeping criminal cases moving forward while protecting the health of all parties. As part of that effort, Lisa offers video conferencing […]

If you’ve been charged with a drug crime, getting help from an attorney is the first step you should take. But how do you choose a Houston drug defense attorney? There are many factors to consider, and the outcome of your case can depend on making the right decision. Factors To Consider When Hiring A […]

Most defendants arrested and charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses in Harris County will eventually have their cases go to trial, where they will be either convicted or acquitted of the charges against them.  In the trial phase of their case, defendants can choose to have either a trial by jury or trial by judge. […]

Being arrested on any kind of drug possession charge in Houston places you in a bad situation — but it’s not the same as being convicted. Conviction for misdemeanor or felony drug possession drugs in Texas usually results in hefty fines and/or jail time. Not only that, the conviction will remain in the public record […]