In the United States of America, the legal system has been designed to attempt to prevent people from breaking laws that will harm other citizens. The laws and subsequent enforcement details are put in place to allow people to live freely of their own decisions, free of worry for harm or danger. Unfortunately, there are some people who actively choose to disavow the laws and rules that keep the peace and will do things for the sole purpose of bettering their own situation, often at the expense of others. Fortunately, though, if you feel you have been wronged by a person like this, you can hire a Houston criminal lawyer to help you pursue an investigation and court case.