Texas business owners who face criminal charges for violations of OSHA regulations or other federal workplace safety laws should know that in December 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice stated its intention to change the way certain crimes would be prosecuted....
Month: December 2015
Supreme Court to hear breath test cases
The Texas implied consent law requires drivers to submit to a toxicology test to determine if they were operating a motor vehicle while impaired only after they have been charged with a crime. However, the laws in some other states give police officers the authority...
Sources say Venezuelan officials will face drug charges
Texas residents might have heard about federal drug investigations involving high-level officials in Venezuela. On Dec. 15, a source said that the head of the country's national guard will be charged. Another general in the national guard, who has also held a position...
Understanding what forgery is
Forgery in the state of Texas falls under the category of theft. It is also a form of fraud. Someone who commits forgery with the intent to deceive could be charged with fraud or theft, but the intent to deceive is an important component of the charge in most...
Texas woman charged with drug possession, resisting arrest
On Nov. 21, two Texas women were arrested on drug charges in Friendswood. One of the suspects faces additional charges for allegedly spitting in a police officer's face. The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. According to authorities, an officer observed a...