The Houston Criminal Defense Blog
The law, written the way it actually works.
Statutes quoted verbatim, the State’s own numbers, and the exact places charges break — by Michael D. Mercer.
In creating this blog about Texas criminal defense, Mr. Mercer hopes to: (1) educate the Texas community about their constitutional rights; (2) put a stop to unlawful police encroachment on those rights; and (3) provide a forum for Texans to discuss criminal justice issues.
LATEST · AUGUST 19, 2026
Houston Files an Aggravated Assault Case Every 40 Minutes. The 18 Assault Charges We Defend at 1201 Franklin — §22.01–§25.11, a $500 Ticket to Life — and Where Each One Breaks (2026)
Houston files a new aggravated assault case every 40 minutes. The 18 assault charges we defend — §22.01 to §25.11 — real penalties, Harris County's real…
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