Category: Criminal Defense

Texans’ Right to Remain Silent – How Miranda Rights Really Work

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you…” This familiar phrase from movies and TV shows...

Can A Police Officer Make An Arrest Without A Warrant?

In our everyday lives, we often hear about police arrests in the news or on TV shows. But what happens when a police officer decides...

Types of Felony Charges and Penalties in Texas

Texas law categorizes crimes as misdemeanors or felonies, then breaks each of those categories up into various levels of charges. Felonies alone are divided into...

Juvenile Criminal Defense: Should You Allow Your Child To Speak To The Police?

I am Brandon Fulgham with the Fulgham Law Firm. Welcome to our YouTube channel. A police officer called to speak to your child – what...

Hit and Run Accident? Failure To Stop? A Former Prosecutor Explains What You Need To Know! (2023)

Did you get in an accident? Did you drive away? What should you do? What if you were involved in a hit and run or...

Do’s and Don’ts When Getting Detained in Texas

You may think you know what you’d do if you were ever arrested by police, but what you think and what may actually transpire can...

Six Quick Tips for Hiring Your Texas Criminal Defense Law Firm

Facing criminal charges can be a terrifying possibility. Not only with respect to having your freedom and reputation on the line but also simply because...

Surefire Signs It’s Time to Hire a Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

The Constitution of the United States protects your rights, even if you’ve been accused of a crime. The Sixth Amendment allows for anyone accused of...

More Than 160 Drug Convictions Tied to Houston Officers are Dismissed

Drug charges are never to be taken lightly. In severe cases, conviction can result in years in prison and extremely high fines. However, just as...

How a Defense Strategy Can Change When a TX Assault is Aggravated

Assault is considered a violent crime, but the severity of what someone is charged with depends on the circumstances surrounding an incident. Generally speaking, there...

What Makes a Good Texas Criminal Attorney?

When it comes time to hire a private criminal attorney in Texas, there is no room for messing around. Even misdemeanor charges can result in...

Why Criminal Diversion Programs are Good for Everyone in Texas

In Texas, 20-30% of criminal offenders released from prison go right back to prison within three years of release. This suggests that, in many cases,...