- Divorce
- Child SupportWhat’s more, a protective order could affect other areas of your life. Protective orders will show up on background checks and could potentially affect your employment. Without skilled legal help, seeking father’s rights in Texas child support could be the very least of your worries.
- Child Custody and VisitationIf you are involved in a child custody battle in Houston, Texas, contact attorney Taly Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a consultation. Taly is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help her clients address any concerns they may have during this difficult process.
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Spousal Support
- Child AbuseTexas Family Code § 71.004 defines family violence as an act by a member of a family or a household intended to harm, threaten, or endanger another member of that household. Family violence includes such crimes as domestic abuse, child abuse, and elder abuse. It also includes dating violence.
- Criminal DefenseWhen it comes to criminal defense, the Thiessen Law Firm is distinguished by our intricate knowledge of the law and related sciences – we take the time needed to understand every angle and aspect of the case in order to return the most favorable results to our clients. Led by the aggressive trial lawyer Mark Thiessen, the Thiessen Law Firm has the experience and knowledge necessary to fight for you in a wide area of cases, including...
- DUI/DWIWhen a driver has one or more prior driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions on his or her record, this can greatly increase penalties for a new conviction. Multiple DWI offenders are given no leniency by Harris County prosecutors and judges. You will need an aggressive and experienced attorney in your corner if you are to have any chance of avoiding a conviction.
- Wrongful DeathTime limit to file your case for a motorcycle accident: Texas gives you 2 years from the date of the original accident to bring your case to court. If your case involves a wrongful death, Texas allows you to file your case 2 years from the date of the death—should this death occur days, weeks, or even months after the accident.
- Traffic ViolationsA: There are many ways to win a case against a trucking company, but one method is frequently essential: proving negligence. Whether it’s discovering that the cargo was improperly loaded or that the driver had previously incurred traffic violations, establishing negligence on the part of the truck driver/company is often the key to winning your case in court.
- Sex CrimesSexual Assault: Also known as rape, sexual assault in Texas is defined as any unwanted, nonconsensual sexual contact involving penetration. In most cases, sexual assault is a first degree felony that can result in a prison sentence of 5-99 years upon conviction.
- FraudOccasionally we receive the question, “Is it arson to burn your own house down?” Yes. It is still a felony crime to burn your own house down. Many investigators will immediately pursue arson insurance fraud in these cases. According to the Insurance Research Council, more than 10% of arson cases involve insurance fraud.
- RobberyIf you have been charged with aggravated robbery in Houston, Texas, contact attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a free case evaluation. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas and are available 24/7 to fight for you.
- BurglaryThe act was committed during the commission of kidnapping, robbery, arson, robbery, burglary, terroristic threat, obstruction, or retaliation;
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsIn Texas and across the U.S., it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of.08 or greater. For minors, however, slightly different laws apply. A minor in Texas may be arrested and face misdemeanor charges and license suspension for driving with
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesIf you have been charged with marijuana possession in Texas, contact attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a free case evaluation. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas and are available 24/7 to fight for you.
- AssaultIf you have been charged with aggravated assault in Houston, Texas, contact attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a free case evaluation. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas and are available 24/7 to fight for you.
- MurderIf you have been charged with capital murder in Texas, contact attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a free case evaluation. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas and are available 24/7 to fight for you.
- Juvenile Crimes
- Probation ViolationBe aware that in Texas, the definitions surrounding DWI probation violation have changed. “Adult Probation Department” for Harris County is now called the “Community Supervision and Corrections Department.” The terms “probation” and “probation officer” have also been changed by the Texas State Legislature to “community supervision” and “community supervision officer,” respectively. (Related reading: Background Check in Texas )
- Identity Theft
- HomicideIf you have been charged with a homicide in Houston, Texas, contact Houston homicide defense attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 to schedule your free case evaluation. Mark is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- ArsonIf you have been charged with arson in Houston, Texas, contact defense attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a free case evaluation. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas and are available 24/7 to fight for you.
- ShopliftingYoung people face an enormous range of juvenile criminal charges, including: theft, shoplifting, traffic violations, criminal mischief, possession of marijuana or other controlled substances, probation violations, robbery, arson, weapons charges, gang violence, rape and other juvenile sex crimes, and even murder.
- Restraining OrderDepending on the circumstances and allegations at play in your divorce, certain restraining orders may be issued to ensure a fair discovery phase. These orders are strictly temporary and will expire after 14 days until your case is settled.
- Forgery
- KidnappingThe act was committed by a prisoner who was imprisoned for murder, another capital murder charge, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping, or aggravated robbery.
- ManslaughterAccording to Texas Penal Code § 19.04, manslaughter is defined as recklessly causing the death of another person. It is a felony of the second degree, punishable by imprisonment for 2 to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000. With manslaughter charges, a person could face years in prison for something that was entirely accidental, as long as the prosecution can prove that his or her conduct was reckless and resulted in another’s death.
- ProstitutionIf you have been charged with prostitution in Houston, Texas, contact attorney Mark Thiessen at 713.864.9000 or request a free case evaluation. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas and are available 24/7 to fight for you.
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- Property DamageReport your accident to the police. In Texas, any vehicular accident involving, death, injury, or property damage of $1,000 or more must be reported to law enforcement through a Driver’s Crash Report within 10 days of the initial accident. Neither signing a citation nor agreeing to an investigation indicates that you admit fault and will not harm your ability to collect damages in the future.
- Personal InjuryIf you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Houston, Texas, personal injury attorneys of the Thiessen Law Firm can help you fight for the maximum payout in your case.
- Medical Malpractice
- Auto Accidents