Facing fraud charges can be daunting and overwhelming. With the stakes high and the impacts can be severe, it is vital to have a defense strategy in place. If you are facing a fraud charge, do you know about the role of forensic accounting in defending against fraud?...
Year: 2024
Switching price tags can land you in jail
Some shoppers might consider price tag switching a harmless way to save money in pursuit of a good deal. However, this practice often walks a fine line between clever bargain-hunting and criminal activity. When does price tag switching become a crime? In most states,...
How do you know if a plea agreement is the right move?
Many of our readers in Texas probably know that most criminal cases are resolved either through plea agreements or outright dismissal of charges. Although bench and jury trials occur frequently, it would be a huge burden on the criminal justice system if every single...
Defending yourself against wire and mail fraud charges
A charge of fraud can have serious ramifications; however, if the fraud allegations involve the crossing of state lines or spans beyond the state of Texas, it will be treated as a federal offense. Often, fraud charge will have wire and mail fraud charges added. In...
Could I be charged with murder for selling drugs?
If you are charged with selling drugs, you likely know you may face serious criminal penalties. While you might prepare yourself to fight drug charges, you might not be prepared for a murder charge to suddenly be added on to the drug charges. But that’s exactly what...
How might the lack of a “Miranda” warning figure into your case?
Our readers in Texas have probably seen enough TV shows and movies to be familiar with the whole “right to remain silent” spiel that fictional cops say to fictional bad guys when making an arrest. What some may not realize is that is, in fact, a reference to an...
How can you fight against healthcare fraud charges?
Federal and state prosecutors aggressively pursue healthcare fraud cases. If you’ve been accused of taking kickbacks or overcharging insurance companies or state or federal healthcare programs, then there’s a lot on the line. A conviction could lead to incarceration,...
Medical professionals are not immune from drug addiction
According to a major medical institution in another part of the country, doctors and other medical professionals experience drug addiction at the same rate as everyone else. Statistically, this means that just under 10 % of medical professionals are struggling under...
Could I face criminal charges for making a false statement?
Being questioned by the police makes almost everyone nervous. Your anxiety in the situation could cause confusion over dates, times, places and other facts about which you are being questioned. This may lead you to make a false statement or provide misinformation to...
When is self-defense considered reasonable?
Self-defense is a common defense against a violent crime in Texas, such as assault, battery, domestic violence or murder. Texas has a rather broad self-defense law. The law states that you are allowed to use self-defense to protect yourself, someone else or your...