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  • Murder Defenses: Insanity

    January 09, 2023

    Texas Penal Code, Sec. 8.01 provides the framework for the defense of insanity in Texas Criminal courts. It states that “it is an affirmative defense to prosecution that, at the time of the conduct charged, the actor, as a result of severe mental disease or defect, did not know that his conduct was wrong.” It should […]

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  • Murder Incorporated

    January 09, 2023

    What Is Murder In The State Of Texas? Believe it or not, Murder is defined differently in different States. All Murders are homicides, i.e. a person died due to the actions of another human being. However, not all homocides are Murders. In Texas, Murder is defined under Penal Code §19.02, which states that a person commits the offense of Murder […]

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  • Kids And Guns

    January 09, 2023

    Like most of the country, I watched in horror the events that transpired in Highland Park, Illinois. Investigators claim that Robert Crimo III took aim and fired 83 rounds at spectators from a rooftop, stopping only to reload his rifle. Seven people were shot dead. I saw the photo of Crimo. He looks young and […]

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  • Can My Wife Drop Charges In My Assault Case

    January 09, 2023

    Can My Spouse Drop Charges In My Assault Case? It’s often thought that fights between couples are family matters, and family ought to be able to resolve it. Unfortunately, in Texas, if you are arrested and charged with Assault of a Family Member because of an altercation with your wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, sibling or other […]

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  • Zoom Lawyering

    January 09, 2023

    Zoom Lawyering Covid has served to disrupt the Harris County Criminal Courts. In addition to face mask requirements, the system itself has changed considerably in an effort to provide a safe and suitable court and work environment. For the last four months, many court settings have been rolled to new dates, sometimes without notice. The […]

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  • Who Is The Best Criminal Lawyer In Houston

    January 09, 2023

    Every now and again I check the stats on my website to see what search terms people are using to get to my website. I’m interested in finding out what the normal citizen is looking for in a lawyer. As I have said frequently on this blog, I endeavor to put as much legal information […]

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  • The War Against Doctors

    January 09, 2023

    The opioid crisis is a real crisis. People are dying. Of course, the government looks for a clear bogeymen in these situations, since it makes for palatable political fodder. In the two decades after Ronald Reagan took office as President, the main bogeymen for the drug crisis were the drug users themselves. The zero tolerance […]

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  • The Unfounded Accusation

    January 09, 2023

    When Ezekiel Elliott was accused recently of domestic violence, my bullsh*t meter started ringing. I’ve spoken on the topic of Domestic Violence and family assault before, but examples keep surfacing that proves my point. We, the collective society, have created an atmosphere of victimization that makes it far too easy to accuse and convict individuals […]

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  • The Danger Of Staying Home

    January 09, 2023

    The Danger of Staying Home I can’t speak for other criminal defense attorneys but judging by the calls I’m getting it appears that the stress of home confinement has caused an increase in family violence. Some of it is simple bickering, some is outright hostility and unfortunately, some of the calls I get describe criminal […]

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  • The Damage Of A False Accusation

    January 09, 2023

    The Damage of a False Accusation Many of my clients are innocent. Falsely accused, they burn with a fury that is often times difficult to reign in. I am often asked the same question, “You mean to tell me that I can be charged with a crime based only on the statement of one person?”. […]

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Reviews Matter

"Ed Chernoff is truly an amazing lawyer and person. He was able to get my felony charge DISMISSED by the Grand Jury in only 2 weeks! Thank you Mr. Chernoff for being the very best you could be and for helping so many others like me. You are a blessing."
- Reggie Kerr

"Mr. Chernoff was adamant about not having me plead guilty to my case and was able to completely wipe my record of the incident. Ed was very prompt, professional, and excellent at explaining where we were in the process and what to expect. I highly recommend him. He is an excellent lawyer."
- Jeff Stautner

"I could not have made a better decision in hiring Ed. He put my fears at ease and helped me get my case dismissed and my life back on track. I would highly recommend hiring Ed and letting him do the same for you."
- Jordan Charles

"I don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for Mr. Chernoff and his team. They always kept us updated and were available for any questions we had. They were able to obtain the best possible outcome. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him."
- Susan Purdy
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