Understanding crime statistics is one of the clearest ways to evaluate public safety across Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) releases annual data that tracks violent crimes — including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault — in cities across the state. By looking at the rate of these offenses per 100,000 residents, we… Read More
The Most Dangerous Cities In Texas: 2017
Factors in Determining the Safety, or Lack of, in Your City Violent crime statistics are both useful and unsettling. Here at the Darrow Law Firm, Houston Criminal Lawyer, Paul Darrow believes that knowledge is power. We all want to believe that we are perfectly safe in our own neighborhood but believing alone does not make… Read More
Warrant Issued for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Brian Dunlap was found guilty of having sex with a 16 year old 20 years ago in New Mexico, and today there is a new warrant out for his arrest. Crime Stoppers of Houston reported that Dunlap failed to register as a sex offender in Harris County resulting in a warrant being issued. His previous conviction… Read More
Crime Continues to Decline Across Houston
While Houston was recently rated as the 4th most dangerous city in Texas according to a study we completed at The Darrow Law Firm, crime is still showing a downward trend in the city. The most recent crime statistics from City-Data.com show that the crime index for Houston in 2014 was 534.5, down 151.4 points… Read More
Can you get your Houston & Harris County DWI dismissed? Check DIVERT
If you have been arrested for a DWI offense in Harris County DWI, you may want to consider the “DIVERT“(Direct Intervention using Voluntary Education, Restitution and Treatment) program. DIVERT provides an opportunity for first time DWI offenders to have the case dismissed if he or she successfully completes the program. You must meet the following criteria to… Read More
Four Surprising Facts About Cocaine Possession
Cocaine is a potent stimulant that affects the central nervous and cardiac systems. Made illegal after World War I, the possession of cocaine will result in serious penalties. It’s widely known that the possession of this drug is illegal, but there are some other less-commonly known facts that carry a big punch. As you may… Read More
The Difference Between an Acquittal and a Conviction
As you may already know, a DWI offense stands for driving while intoxicated, but many people may not know the consequences that come with such an offense or what to do if charged with a DWI. What Law is the Focus of the DWI Charge? It is important to know exactly why someone is charged with… Read More
