How Prosecutors Prove Prior Family Violence in a Texas Assault Case

Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. A misdemeanor assault case can become much more serious when the State alleges a prior family-violence conviction. That prior conviction can elevate the new offense and change plea leverage, trial strategy, […]

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Can Police Use Google Location Data in a Houston Criminal Case?

Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Police investigations increasingly start with digital trails: Google Location History, cell-site records, license-plate readers, surveillance cameras, and app data. If you or someone you love is charged after police used Google […]

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Federal Gun Charges in Texas: What 922(g), ACCA, and Mandatory Minimums Really Mean for You

Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Federal Gun Charges in Texas: What 922(g), ACCA, and Mandatory Minimums Really Mean for You If federal agents just left your home, or if someone you love was arrested by the ATF […]

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