Accountants, investment professionals and real estate brokers are among those who may be at risk of white-collar criminal charges. Professionals may find themselves accused of embezzlement, money laundering or various types of fraud. White-collar charges can lead to...
Most people struggle to understand their appeal rights. They know that those convicted of crimes may have the right to ask for a review by the courts, but they do not understand what that process entails. They may not even understand when an appeal is possible. An...
Like many other states, Texas offers diversion programs for certain criminal offenses, giving eligible defendants a chance to avoid a permanent criminal record. Diversion programs are designed to help individuals take responsibility for their alleged actions, complete...
Violent criminal charges are among the most significant criminal offenses prosecuted in Texas. While assault may not be as serious as a homicide offense, it is often more serious than a minor traffic violation or certain property crimes. Texas has a relatively robust...
Investment fraud can cause devastation for victims who lose their resources. Therefore, federal authorities are often quite assertive about prosecuting clear cases of investment fraud. In some cases, investment fraud is so egregious that the people committing it are...
Police departments and state prosecutors work jointly to ensure that any particular criminal case is solid. Investigators locate and catalog evidence. Prosecutors then analyze and present the evidence during criminal proceedings. People accused of breaking the law...
When people discuss identity theft, their focus is often on strangers. People talk about scammers who intercept mail, servers at restaurants who retain credit card information and shady online vendors who may gather people's personal information with fraudulent...
Every criminal charge requires a different response from the next. The most effective way of combating criminal allegations depends on the nature of the offense and the evidence that the state has gathered. In some scenarios, defendants may be able to establish that...
There are many situations that may lead to driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas. Sometimes, police officers arrest people at the scene of a crash because they are clearly under the influence. Other times, officers pull people over for displaying impaired...
Getting convicted of a felony in Texas is more than a legal setback; this can upend your entire life. You may be facing years behind bars, hefty fines, and a criminal record that follows you long after you’ve served your time. Even though a judge handed down a sentence, that does not mean the case is closed. If mistakes were…