California Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.
California DUI
DUI arrests don't always lead to convictions in court. Police officer mistakes, faulty breathalyzers and crime lab errors may get your charges reduced or dismissed. Visit our California DUI page to learn more.
Lawsuits for Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Shouse Law Group represents victims throughout the U.S. who suffered serious complications and injuries from dangerous drugs and failed medical devices.
California Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, our personal injury lawyers will fight to get you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages.
In Texas, a writ of habeas corpus is a court order in which the judge demands a law enforcement agency to produce a detainee for a court hearing. Prosecutors must show that they have a valid reason for detaining the person. If the detention is illegal, the detainee can be released. People who are detained can …
Felonies are the most severe type of criminal offense in Texas. In Texas, crimes that are felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. Convictions for felonies carry higher fines. They also involve longer jail sentences. There are 5 types of felonies in Texas. From most to least severe, they are: Capital felonies, First degree felonies, Second degree felonies, Third …
Probation works by releasing defendants who have been convicted of a crime. In Texas, probation works by supervising people who have been convicted of a crime, without forcing them to stay in jail. This is why probation is referred to as community supervision. It also explains why probation has so many terms. The rules of …
Deferred adjudication is a way to resolve a criminal case in Texas. It involves the defendant pleading guilty or no contest to the charges. The judge then defers, or delays, the verdict. The defendant gets a chance to complete a sentence of probation. If successful, the charges are dismissed. The defendant can then work to …
In Texas, a search warrant is a written order issued by a magistrate allowing police to search a particular place, for specific types of evidence. It will only be issued if police can show there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. Searches done with a valid warrant do not violate the suspect’s civil …
In Texas, a motion to suppress evidence is a request that the court excludes evidence that was obtained illegally. A judge hears and rules on the motion before trial. The court decides whether the evidence was obtained in violation of the defendant’s: the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition against illegal searches or seizures, the Fifth Amendment’s right …