Fraud involves any scheme or action intended to deceive another person or entity for financial gain. This is a serious federal offense with far-reaching legal and personal implications if you are convicted. If you are accused of fraud in Texas, it is important that...
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What behaviors might lead to federal conspiracy charges?
Thinking and talking generally aren't criminal acts, but there are some exceptions to this rule of thumb. In certain scenarios, conversations that people have could results in allegations that they participated in a criminal conspiracy of some sort. Discussions about...
3 things to avoid if investigated for a white-collar crime
If you find yourself investigated on suspicion of a white-collar crime, it’s important to accept that. You certainly do not need to accept that you are guilty or did anything wrong. Yet you do need to accept that the authorities have a right to carry out the...
When is arson a federal offense?
If you burn a neighborhood fence, it will likely result in state arson charges. While state offenses require a serious approach to defense, the consequences are significantly less severe than a federal arson conviction. Federal charges for committing arson only arise...
When can the evidence against you be suppressed?
Did you know that not all evidence against you may be admissible in court? It is possible to suppress evidence if the police violated your constitutional rights when getting the evidence or if they made legal mistakes in handling it. Suppressed evidence will be...
What is money laundering?
Money laundering is illegal, and “washing” money can get you into serious trouble if you're caught. This is often a major plot point on criminal TV shows, so people tend to know about the term, but you may not fully be aware of what is meant when someone says that...
Could your shopping trips lead to federal drug conspiracy charges?
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....
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...
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...
The penalties for drug trafficking in Texas
Many of the drugs that end up in major cities and small towns in the U.S. have origins south of the border. Texas is generally the gateway through which drugs enter this country. This, understandably, explains why a significant number of drug trafficking arrests occur...