A Houston man is accused of making bomb threats against two local synagogues. The threats were made on April 30 against Congregation Beth Israel in southwest Houston and Congregation Or Ami in west Houston. Dante Phearse, 32, was arrested on Wednesday. He faces three counts of terroristic threats. According to court documents, Phearse was convicted of robbery charges in 2009. Click... Read the full post»

Prescription drugs are tools of modern science that can be either helpful or harmful. When taken in accordance with a pharmacist or doctor’s instructions, prescription drugs can help a person to live without the oppression of chronic pain and discomfort. However, prescription drugs can be dangerous and deadly when taken in any manner other than how... Read the full post»

CONTRIBUTED BY:  David Haenel, Esq. David Haenel, Esq. of Finebloom & Haenel is a Criminal Defense Attorney and frequent lecturer on legal issues. Find out more at FightYourCase.com Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal advice and does not reflect the opinions of the Law Office of James Alston.  When searching for a job, many people with a criminal... Read the full post»

Two men and a woman are accused of attacking a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker who paid them a surprise visit. Karrisa Marie Ferrigno, 19, and Shane Douglas, 21, appeared before a judge on Thursday. They are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated kidnapping. A third suspect, Troy Davis, 21, was not present on the day... Read the full post»

An alibi is evidence showing that an accused individual was not at the scene of the crime when it was committed. A good alibi is an excellent defense for a person who is charged with committing a crime. A criminal defendant should immediately discuss a potential alibi with an experienced lawyer. Good Alibis If a disinterested individual testifies... Read the full post»

The statutes of limitations are restrictions placed on the time frame in which certain crimes can be prosecuted. Though every crime and jurisdiction deals with statutes of limitations in a slightly different way, the core logic of the legal concept remains the same. You should have an understanding of the statutes of limitations if you are... Read the full post»

A Conroe woman's words to a potential rapist may have saved her from being sexually assaulted in her home. The incident occurred in the woman's apartment near I-45. According to the police, the woman woke up in the middle of the night and was surprised to find a masked man next to her in bed. He announced... Read the full post»

A large-scale online betting operation that circulated more than $1 billion in sports bets was halted last Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice. A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City formally charged 23 businesses and 34 people. In a statement, Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman said the Justice Department is persistent in prosecuting and punishing defendants who... Read the full post»

Each state has some form of a law that protects family members from domestic violence. Often these laws are called restraining orders, orders of protection, protective orders and civil harassment orders. In Texas, the terms "protective order" and "restraining order" are frequently confused, but in actuality, their definitions are logical. Protective Order The purpose of a protective order is... Read the full post»

One of the most dangerous things that you can do is to drive while drunk. In 2010, more than 10,000 people (including more than 200 children) died in the United States due to alcohol-related crashes (Impaired Driving Facts). These deaths are entirely preventable, but people can unfortunately be very irresponsible. For this reason, police are diligent about pulling... Read the full post»