There are a lot of moving pieces to a successful criminal defense. While you’ll want to focus on gathering and presenting evidence that tells your side of the story, you’ll also want to try to find ways to minimize the impact of the prosecution’s take on events. One...
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Is a pretrial diversion program right for you?
You’ve worked hard to build your career and your financial stability, and now all of that is being threatened by drug charges. If you’re reading this post, then you’re probably worried about your future and what you can do to protect it. Although you may be able to...
How do I interact with the police?
Given enough time, most, if not all, of us will have an interaction with a law enforcement officer, whether it is a police officer, federal agent, etc. Though, most of our interactions with law enforcement will be with police officers. This brings up the question,...
Here’s what you need to know about the grand jury
Felony charges can cause extensive damage to your life. While the threat of conviction can leave you fearful of incarceration, the ripple effects of mere allegations of wrongdoing can have a ripple affect across your life. Damage to your reputation may leave you...
Understanding fraud charges
Accused individuals can wind up facing fraud charges in a variety of different situations. Fraud charges are usually based on allegations that the accused individual employed some form of misrepresentation for personal gain. Defining fraud The penalties for...
What if I am accused of fraud to secure a mortgage in Texas?
In Texas, not all criminal allegations related to theft are perpetrated via shoplifting, through burglary, by using a weapon or with the threat of violence. Not even fraud always involves offering a product that does not live up to its billing or does not exist at...
Potential defenses to a theft charge
Theft charges in Texas should be taken seriously. Even the most law abiding of citizens may do something that results in a theft charge. It may be tempting to take a plea deal to resolve the situation. This is not a good idea, as any type of criminal conviction on...
When is self-defense justified in Texas?
Many people in Texas are accused of various crimes. Being accused of a crime can be a scary time as people may not know what will happen to them and the consequences they may face as a result. However, it is important to know that people are not always guilty of the...
Texas moves forward with crackdown on paper license plates
In Texas, vehicle license plates are necessary to ensure that the automobiles are registered, people pay various fees and those who might commit serious crimes are identifiable through their automobile information. However, some have been accused of taking advantage...
SEC files oil, gas fraud claims totaling $122 million
The oil and gas fields of Texas are almost as alluring for potential fraud schemes as they are for would-be oil and gas investors. The Securities Exchange Commission recently underlined this point by filing significant fraud charges against a group of individuals who...