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The sale of a residence can become a complex legal transaction and a fertile field for fraud. Harris County has recently sued a local title company, Patriot Title, alleging numerous acts of fraud perpetrated mostly against elderly people and others who cannot afford...
A person who writes a bad check can face serious penalties in Texas. State law refers to this act as “theft by check.” The criminal charge requires the intent to defraud another person or entity, usually a business. Proving theft by check To find a person guilty of...
The United States has experienced a wave of reform as many states loosened marijuana laws and penalties. For the time being, it seems that Texas will not be joining this wave. The Texas Senate did not address reform measures that passed the state house. These would...
Domestic violence is a serious problem both in Texas and throughout the world. Domestic violence can permanently affect a victim’s life, as well as the lives of any children or family members involved. What many people often do not think about is that a domestic...
Arson is an intentional act of setting fire to property. It can cause significant damage and put people’s lives in danger. If a person is accused of this crime, they can face serious penalties. What does the law say? In Texas, there are several elements the...
If a person is accused of accounting fraud, they may need information about potential penalties and defenses. Accounting fraud refers to a person who has intentionally manipulated financial statements, records or books to deceive others. It may involve defrauding...
In order to stay in business, companies in Texas need to receive money from their customers and clients. People within the company take control of the money coming in and are responsible for depositing the money into the appropriate accounts. Others are responsible...
If you are accused of a violent crime, you may face serious legal consequences that can affect your life for years to come. Violent crimes are offenses that involve the use or threat of physical force or harm against another person. They include assault, domestic...
If you or someone you know is facing charges of assault or aggravated assault in Texas, it is important to understand the differences between them. Assault and aggravated assault are serious crimes that carry potentially severe consequences if convicted, including...
Under U.S. law, we all must file a federal income tax return every year and pay what we owe in income taxes. If you are afraid you cannot afford to pay what you owe, it may be tempting to fudge a little on your tax return or simply not file a return at all. Doing so,...
