Violent Crime Defense Crimes of violence in Houston are taken very seriously by law enforcement and the district attorney’s office. If you are convicted of a crime of violence, you could have lengthy punishment and serious consequences. These blowbacks from a violent...
Burglary of a Vehicle Burglary of a vehicle means to break into or enter a vehicle with the intent to commit theft or any felony. Break into does not mean a person has to break a window to gain access. Break into can mean simply opening an unlocked vehicle door or...
Houston Property Crimes Defense Many individuals, especially young adults, do not realize the seriousness of their actions until they are arrested and charged with property crimes in Houston. Such individuals could face jail or prison sentences in addition to large...
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender To register as sex offender requires following many rules, perhaps too many, and it is extremely important to follow these rules to the letter. When a person fails to follow these rules in Texas, any violation could result in a...
Revenge Porn The prosecution of cases involving revenge porn has become more widespread in Texas. The term revenge porn refers to the act of sharing nude photographs or videos of a person without their consent. Recently, revenge porn is in more news stories. Unlawful...
Aggravated Kidnapping Aggravated kidnapping is a serious felony offense in Houston. A conviction for aggravated kidnapping can result in severe punishment, including lengthy prison time and a large fine. Such a conviction can also adversely impact your professional...
Interference with Emergency Call Stopping someone from calling 911 may not seem serious, but under Texas law it is a crime. Interfering with an emergency phone call is a criminal offense according to Texas Penal Code Section 42.062. A person accused of such a crime...
Family Violence Family violence in Houston is a very serious matter that can result in severe consequences to alleged offenders. By the end of September, the Houston Police Department has received almost 24,000 reports of domestic violence so far in 2019. Since taking...
Continuous Violence Against the Family Domestic assault is usually a misdemeanor offense in Texas, but alleged offenders who have been previously convicted of assault family violence can be charged with a felony family violence charge if accused of committing a new...
Recent Criminal Case Results Since 1994, James Sullivan has represented more than 2,000 clients in criminal courts in Harris County. Sullivan gets proven results. The following cases are exceptional and should not be considered as typical. Certainly, each case is...
