When you think about drug conspiracies, you might think of high-budget television shows. Several of the most critically-acclaimed and popular television shows on cable and streaming platforms in the last decade have focused on drug trafficking and drug conspiracies....
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Year: 2022
Young people are often more impulsive
As a parent, you've often talked to your child about avoiding criminal behavior and following the law. But you’ve probably worried that they'll be arrested at some point for breaking the law, whether it's something simple like a DWI charge or something more serious...
That snack is a distraction: Put it down and pull over
Did you know that eating behind the wheel is a kind of distracted driving? When you’re driving while eating, your mind may be on the food or drink you’re ingesting. You may not be focusing on the road ahead of you when a wrapper is poking up out of your hand or when...
How viable is a self-defense claim against assault charges?
An aggravated assault is a serious offense with dire consequences. In Texas, you could be looking at a second or first-degree felony, depending on the circumstances of your charges. A conviction could see you spend at least two years in jail, with a maximum sentence...
Could prescription drugs lead to a DWI?
You don't drink, so you've never really considered getting a DWI. You've never driven while you're impaired. It's not even that you're trying to be careful or safe, but just that you don't enjoy alcohol, so it's never really been an issue for you. But what if you're...
College kids may face criminal peer pressure
Your child never got in trouble with the law when they lived at home. They were a model student in high school, and they never used drugs or alcohol as far as you know. However, they're now heading off to college. You're not going to have as much of a direct impact on...
Why is wire fraud a federal and not a state offense?
Most forms of theft result in state charges for the person accused of taking someone else's property. Shoplifting, burglary and even armed robbery will often lead to state charges, although some people will face federal charges or theft crimes. Wire fraud charges are...
Can you face charges just for talking about a crime?
You haven't committed a crime yet, but you've discussed it. You and others have gone over your options, talked about ways to pull it off, and discussed the potential benefits of the crime. Perhaps it is a financial crime or a drug-related crime. You know that it's a...
Texas car insurance falls short of the costs for spinal injuries
Any of the injuries that you might suffer in a motor vehicle collision could have big financial consequences. A broken bone could cost a few thousand dollars in medical care and might require several weeks off of work. However, some injuries are so expensive and so...
If you hear the word “conspiracy” in your case, seek legal help
The federal government actively seeks to prosecute those who engage in conspiracies. There are several reasons for this, including the following: They can harm American citizens/taxpayers They can also hurt federal agencies (health care fraud, for example) They cause...