In this video Houston, Texas criminal defense attorney Tom Abbate explains the differences between the charges of burglary of a building and burglary of a habitation, as well as the associated criminal defense strategies.
Theft: Criminal Defense
In this video Houston, Texas criminal defense attorney Tom Abbate explains the defense of both misdemeanor and felony theft charges.
Defense of Sex Crimes
In this video Houston, Texas criminal defense attorney Tom Abbate discusses the defense of sex crimes, the skills required for a successful defense team, and the so-called “Outcry Statute”.
Juvenile Defense
In this presentation Houston, Texas criminal defense attorney Tom Abbate discusses the legal defense of juveniles in the Texas court system.
Cyber Crimes
In this video Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Tom Abbate discusses cyber crimes in Texas including access interference, online solicitation of a minor, federal wire fraud charges, and tampering with electronic voting machines.
Warrantless Searches & Seizures Part II
In this second segment of discussion on warrantless searches Houston, Texas criminal attorney Tom Abbate turns his focus on searches of automobiles, inventory searches, and the motion to suppress evidence found during an unconstitutional search.
Warrantless Searches & Seizures: part I
Houston based Criminal Attorney Tom Abbate discusses probable cause and exigent circumstances which allow police officers to search and seize property without obtaining a warrant. In the first of a two part video presentation he covers the Plain View Exception, valid examples of consent, and officer safety or “Stop & Frisk” policies.
Texas Juvenile Certification
Houston Texas Criminal Attorney Tom Abbate covers the Certification of Juveniles as adults in cases involving felony charges.
Expunctions & Petitions for Non-disclosure
In this program Criminal Attorney Tom Abbate discusses the means of expunging or petitioning for orders of non-disclosure on a criminal record.
Family Violence Crimes pt. II
In this second segment of a two-part presentation, Houston Criminal Attorney Tom Abbate further discusses family violence crimes in Texas.
