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Domestic violence crimes in Texas

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Feb 9, 2023 | Domestic Violence

Arguments between loved ones can get heated but should never rise to the level of domestic violence. Criminal charges related to a violent crime can impact your life for years to come, especially if you are convicted. A Texas criminal defense lawyer can pull out all...

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How can you defend yourself against fraud charges?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 26, 2023 | Fraud

Being charged with a fraud crime in Texas requires a strong criminal defense. A fraud conviction comes with serious legal penalties, in addition to the potential damage to your career and reputation. There are many different types of fraud under Texas law, but most of...

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What is the Sandra Bland Act?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 12, 2023 | Criminal Defense

A police stop for a traffic violation or other minor infraction can have major consequences. Texas attempted to address the severity of this problem with a 2017 law prohibiting imprisonment for convictions of minor offenses. But application of this law presents a...

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Collateral consequences of a conviction

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Dec 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense

A person convicted of a crime may face serious consequences that go beyond the sentence imposed by a judge. Many individuals may not realize the multiple serious collateral consequences that can result from a conviction. A collateral consequence refers to a legal...

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When can the police search your vehicle?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Dec 22, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Texas residents expect that they will have privacy in their homes and other property that they own. This includes their vehicles. However, while the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures, what is deemed...

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What is mortgage wire fraud?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Dec 12, 2022 | Criminal Defense

 Real estate transactions undergo much legal scrutiny and oversight. Law enforcement often monitors real estate transactions for signs of money laundering and other crimes. Real estate wire fraud Real estate wire fraud, also known as mortgage wire fraud, involves home...

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Money laundering: Making dirty money look clean

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Nov 30, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Money laundering is a process in which a person tries to make money gained through criminal activities appear to come from a legitimate source. In other words, the person “launders” so-called dirty money to make it look clean. Common forms of money laundering A...

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Man charged with aggravated assault for throwing a beer

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Nov 15, 2022 | Violent Crimes

Many of our readers in the Houston area were probably elated when the Astros won the World Series recently. But, when the Astros and their supporters participated in a victory parade through Houston shortly after their win, one fan allegedly took his celebrations...

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Former deputy in Houston faces bribery and theft charges

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Oct 31, 2022 | Theft & Property Crimes, Theft Charges

While all criminal acts are treated seriously in Texas, some crimes result in much harsher punishment. Many theft crimes result in misdemeanor charges. However, when the amount taken or value of the item stolen is significant, this could result in felony charges....

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Six ways the police might try to get you to confess

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Oct 18, 2022 | Criminal Defense

It’s never comfortable interacting with the police, even when you’re completely innocent of whatever crime they’re interviewing you about. As a result, many people who talk to the police end up talking themselves into trouble. They might be tripped up on their story...

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