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Local Man Charged with Indecent Assault
Pearland police arrested a local man after having been accused of making “inappropriate contact” with a young girl he was supposed to be coaching. After their child reported that her coach was making her feel uncomfortable before and during her batting lessons. After being contact by the parents of the young girl, Pearland Investigators spoke […]
The History of Illegal Downloads
Anything involving the sexual exploitation of a minor is illegal under both State and Federal Law. This includes the creation, distribution, or possession of child pornography. State and Federal Authorities are constantly searching the internet for individuals creating and distributing child pornography. These Law Enforcement Agencies are not just monitoring specific websites, but monitoring downloads […]
Case Review: The Beaumont, TX (Federal) Child Pornography Case
Our office recently defended an individual charged with a federal criminal offense in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The defendant was charged with POSSESSION OF MATERIAL INVOLVING THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, as federal crime defined by 18 U.S.C. 2252(a)(4)(B). 600,000 + images, and hundreds of videos.Conclusion: 7 year […]
Felony DWI Upped To Murder Charge
In September of 2015 my client, an elderly Mexican national with two prior DWI offenses on his criminal record was driving home, slightly intoxicated, after drinking beer with his friends. When entering the freeway, a man stepped in front of his vehicle causing my client to swerve in order to avoid him. Unfortunately, my client […]
6.5 Lbs of Heroin, Meth, Cocaine: 40 Year Offer (Dismissed)
Since 1990 I’ve been a criminal defense lawyer in Houston. During my experience, I’ve defended numerous Houstonians charged with different types of drug-related criminal offenses which hinged on the involvement of a confidential informant. These cases typically start off the same way; An informant is called to a specific location and provides information to the […]
Board Certified Legal Representation; An Imperative
When a person is charged with a crime, they’ll be best served by securing legal representation to ensure that the integrity of their rights aren’t infringed, and to challenge criminal charges levied against them by law enforcement. Every day in Houston people visit law offices to secure legal representation for a myriad of situations. Sometimes […]
Domestic Violence Charges During or Before Divorce Preceding
Having practiced law for over 27 years, this was one of my more memorable Houston family violence cases. My client was in a troubled marriage for a few years, and both he and his wife were unhappy. His wife would hint at divorce, start arguments, and even hinted that she was carrying on a new […]
Made A Mistake? Criminal Record Sealing is Possible
One mistake shouldn’t define you as a person, just as one criminal mistake shouldn’t have to follow you for the rest of your life. Under Texas law, just because you made a past criminal mistake, doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s permanently on your record. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure allows certain qualifying individuals a […]
70 to 1, She Never Lost a Case
My client was charged with Burglary of a Habitation with intent to commit aggravated assault. During the alleged commission of this offense my client was on parole for a similar offense. The State of Texas alleged that my client broke thru the window of his estranged common law wife’s apartment, and attacked her with a […]
The Grinch That Stole Christmas
Charge: Burglary of a Habitation (Habitual) States of Texas’ Offer: 25 years TDC I was a criminal lawyer of only 2 years, conducting business with a client in the holdover jail cells of the 183rd District Court when I first met Joe. Joe, another inmate in the holdover cell who was not yet my client, […]
3 Responsibilities of Your Criminal Defense Attorney
Flashing lights, the clink of metal around your wrists, and before you know it, you’re sitting in a jail cell waiting to contact family to help you find a criminal defense attorney to represent you. In the United States’ court system, you are considered innocent until proven guilty, but that doesn’t always mean that things […]
Can My Spouse Have Domestic Assault Charges Dropped?
Can my wife get my domestic family violence assault charge dropped in Houston? No. In over 90% of the domestic violence cases on docket in the Harris County (Houston, TX area) misdemeanor and felony District Courts the case goes all the way to the day of trial before being dismissed. That has been the case […]
Why Legal Representation Is a Must-Have
When you are accused of a crime, it is your legal right to have representation. There is no reason for you to face the criminal justice system alone. Hiring a criminal justice lawyer is the best way to protect yourself, your interests, and your family from being railroaded by the legal system. Jack B. Carroll knows […]
Sex Crimes and the Presumption of Innocence
“Mr. Carroll, being charged with a crime doesn’t mean I’m guilty.” A client said this to me many years ago because I may have been looking at him skeptically. He was telling me about his sexual assault charge and what got him to this point. It seems that the PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE goes out the […]
Drug Charges and the 4th Amendment
If you were charged with a drug crime in Houston (Harris County,TX) involving possession of a controlled substance, legal or illegal drugs, doctor shopping, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, federal drug conspiracy, or possession of marijuana, you’ll need a BOARD CERTIFIED LAWYER to ensure that your reputation and future are protected. With over […]
The Case of an Alleged Murder of a Police Officer
One of my past cases involved a murder charge whose coarse of events led to the accidental death of a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy. My client was at the St. James topless bar near Rankin and Kuykendahl at highway 45 in North Houston. He and his friends left the club, his friends leaving in one car […]
The Alleged Brazoria County Habitual Meth Offender
This Felony Meth Case resulted from my client traveling at a high rate of speed through a residential zone in Pearland, Brazoria County, TX. He was pulled over for speeding by local law enforcement. When the police officer approached my client’s vehicle he noticed a firearm in plain view on the floorboard of the Cadillac […]
225 Grams of Cocaine, 1 Pistol = 6 Months Jail & Probation
A story in the Houston Chronicle brought back memories of a case in which my client, a 4 year marine veteran, was caught red handed with a pistol and nearly 9 ounces of cocaine on the streets of Houston back in 2004. He was arrested and charged. A felony of gross proportions. The article at […]
Facts About DWI Charges
Houston Criminal Lawyer Jack B. Carroll on DWI Charges You thought it could never happen to you, but suddenly you find yourself in a situation that you didn’t expect to be in. What do you do? Contact Houston, Texas drunk driving defense lawyer Jack B. Carroll to defend your rights! The Texas Department of Motor […]
Can a Cop Walk into a Bar and Arrest You for Drinking?
Public intoxication laws in the State of Texas are quite the force to be reckoned with. Police officers have been known to fan out, and go fishing for people to arrest and charge with public intoxication, and many times, seeing criminals through the tunnel vision of racial profiling. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is known […]
Burglary of a Habitation Case: Held in Contempt x3
A Review of a Burglary Defense Matter From Houston Defense Lawyer Jack B. Carroll’s Case files… My client worked as a janitor at a school across the street from the home he was accused of burglarizing. He was 19 years old, working full time to support his parents while simultaneously maintaining his attendance in college. […]
Houston Nurse Arrested for Marijuana Possession
In this case, our client was a nurse who lived with her daughter. Her daughter’s crazy boyfriend, who lived with them was mad and irrational. Eventually, he called a narcotics hotline and said the mother (our client) was dealing crack cocaine out of the apartment. A police officer was notified and decided to take a […]
Controlled Substance in a Correctional facility
Not Guilty on a charge of Controlled Substance in a Correctional Facility … How do you like them apples? Don was doing weekend time for a DWI. He reported to the Chambers County (Anahuac) jail, and may have forgotten he had 3 joints in his back pocket. Chambers County Sheriffs Deputies found the marijuana during the […]
The Double Intoxicated Manslaughter Case
Intoxicated Manslaughter: Round One STATES OFFER: 20 YEARS In this case, my client was driving home after attending a dinner party and allegedly ran a red light at Cullen Blvd and Beltway 8 in Houston, TX. As a result of this alleged red-light running, my client broadsided a truck with 4 passengers, killing two and […]