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Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Angleton, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
Compared with Houston to the north, Angleton, TX, is a relatively smaller city with a population of around 19,000. It’s important to take this into consideration when considering the level of crime in the area. Because crime rates are usually reported based on their occurrence…
Galveston, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
According to multiple sources, including AreaVibes and City-Data, Galveston, Texas, has a crime rate significantly higher than most major U.S. cities. You may be wondering what the Galveston, TX crime rate is, and how it compares to other Texas cities. The crime rate in Galveston…
Richmond, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
According to statistics gathered by the FBI and AreaVibes, the overall crime rate for the city of Richmond, Texas, is approximately 8.8% higher than the national average as of late 2023. Richmond is a suburb of Houston with an approximate population of around 12,500 people.…
Conroe, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
According to information gathered from the FBI and AreaVibes, the crime rate in Conroe, Texas, is 1% higher than the national average as of late 2023. The small city of Conroe rests just north of Houston, with a population hovering around 101,000 people. Some citizens…
Houston, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
Houston's violent crime rate has dropped significantly since the pandemic, with a 12% decrease in violent crime and a 6% decrease in overall crime reported by the police chief in spring 2023. Property crimes and burglaries increased, but homicide, human trafficking, kidnapping, aggravated assault, robbery,…
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Cost in Texas?
Facing criminal charges, whether a low-level misdemeanor or a Class A felony, is distressing. Regardless of innocence, a criminal conviction has a direct impact on your life, as well as far-reaching ripple effects. It is common knowledge that working with a Houston criminal defense attorney,…
Misdemeanor vs. Felony in Texas: What’s the Difference?
The main difference between misdemeanors and felonies in Texas is their seriousness and penalties. Misdemeanors are lesser crimes with lighter penalties, while felonies are more serious and severely punished. Offenses are categorized by severity from Class C misdemeanor (max $500 fine) to capital felony (life…
Texas Gun Laws – All You Need To Know
As of 2025, Texas law allows qualified individuals to carry handguns without a license or permit, though restrictions exist regarding where guns can be carried. Individuals must be at least 21, possess no certain criminal convictions, and have no orders of protection against them to…
Texas Crime Rate by City
Texas has a population of nearly 32 million residents (approximately 31.7 million as of 2025), approximately 268,000 square miles of land, and is easily one of the largest states in the U.S. Its size means the culture, environment, and safety levels can vary dramatically from…
What Is the Difference Between Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter in Texas?
Facing criminal charges of any kind can be a life-changing experience, and the penalties for taking another life are some of the most severe that may be assigned under state law. The terms homicide, murder, and manslaughter are often used interchangeably, but the reality is…
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