Plea deals, the requests of the judge, and the testimony of witnesses and victims impact sentencing hearings. A judge will process this information to render a sentence proportioned to the charges. Understanding the process of a sentencing hearing equips a defendant for what steps may occur during this phase of legal action. Also, becoming...

Marrying a U.S. citizen allows an individual to be granted a two-year permanent residency in the United States. However, this permanent residency is based on conditions that must be met to remain in the U.S. after two years. Additional steps must be taken to retain specific rights. While two years may seem like a...

Harsh penalties are imposed on individuals believed to be involved in gang activity in Texas. The Texas legislature has enacted laws to target any perceived or actual actions by street gangs. Reviewing these laws gives a clearer understanding of how a Houston criminal defense attorney can help if you are charged with Texas gang...

From time to time, an increase in the issuance of Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID) occurs in family petition cases, which can be disheartening and frightening. But there is hope, and these petitions can be approved when the appropriate work goes into submitting a thoughtfully prepared and thorough response. It is each person’s...

New immigration bills continue to be introduced in Texas rapidly, making it challenging to keep up with what bills have become laws and what actions can legally be taken against an individual seeking to immigrate to the United States. Immigration laws in Texas will continue to be complex issues for some time. One of...