Misinformation about criminal charges is everywhere. There are a lot of people who mistakenly think that charges related to situations where no one got hurt are negligible. A driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense is often victimless. If you got swept up in a...
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Year: 2020
Police officers need reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle
When you see the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind your vehicle, you’ll probably try to figure out why they’re stopping you. This might be for something obvious, such as speeding, but that isn’t always the case. Police officers are trained to look for signs...
How can you defend yourself when charged with assault in Texas?
Assault charges are more serious than many believe they are. If convicted, the penalties will likely be life-changing, at least on a short-term basis. Those accused of committing an assault should take immediate steps to mount a strong defense to avoid the harshest...
Avoiding the felony crime of embezzlement
Embezzlement is a serious crime that can have significant consequences for those accused. It can include actions such as using, selling, giving away, or withholding assets from the respective owner. To be accused of, and convicted for, embezzlement, it has to be...
Alleged “pill mill” scheme busted in North Texas
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced charges against 49 people in the Northern District of Texas in relation to a “pill mill” operation that allegedly spanned nine years and raked in about $18 million. Two doctors and several pharmacists are among the...
How does federal law define the concept of criminal conspiracy?
Any instance in which someone receives an indictment for a federal crime is sure to be jarring. It's only once a defendant reads that document a bit more closely than they may find that it lists not only a white collar offense but also conspiracy charges. You will...
Signing someone else’s name could lead to forgery charges
Maybe someone wrote a check to your company to pay an outstanding bill, but they forgot to sign it. Perhaps someone improperly signed or refused to sign a deed to transfer property despite having received partial compensation for it already. In situations where people...
When does a Texas drug crime become a federal offense?
Drug crimes range in severity from simple possession to manufacturing and distribution charges. Most people think that possession charges are minimal at best, but these people might not be familiar with the aggressive laws both in Texas and at the federal level when...
Understanding assault charges in Texas
You wake up in the cell with a hangover. So much for a quiet Friday night out in San Antonio. All you can do is wait until your girlfriend appears with the bail money. She is mad at you for fighting, so she may take her time about it, even though you were only trying...
When are drug charges a federal offense?
Drug laws are confusing to many people, in part because there are so many different rules and statutes. Some drugs among the list of prohibited substances at the federal level are legal or at least decriminalized in certain states. Some states have prohibited certain...