Like other states, Texas has laws which prosecutors and regulators can use to punish people convicted of insurance fraud. Again like other states, it might be surprising what a broad range of activities can fall under the umbrella of insurance fraud. For instance,...
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The stakes are high for licensed professionals charged with DWI
DWI charges carry potentially serious criminal consequences for every person. However, the stakes are even higher for most licensed professionals. A DWI arrest can put your very livelihood at risk. It’s important to understand the challenges you may face both in...
Police: Auto theft ring used hackers to gain access to cars
Digital technology has made automobiles increasingly complex. It has also made automobile theft more complex. The Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force recently announced it had cracked down on what it said was a major auto theft operation that used hackers to...
Certain DWI records can be expunged with legal assistance
Imagine you are driving home through the streets of Houston and you see a field sobriety checkpoint. Since you were not keeping well and you were on prescription medication, you take the field sobriety tests, thinking that its a mere formality before you continue on...
What are the penalties for possessing opioid pain killers?
There are many different injuries and medial conditions that cause people great amounts of pain. No one likes being in pain though and it can make doing many things in life very difficult. That is why when people see doctors to treat these medical conditions often...
Criminal defendants must be quickly charged
In Texas, the criminal justice system must begin to operate soon after a suspect is arrested. This means that person must be charged and arraigned shortly after the time they are apprehended. Generally, the outer limit on this time is 72 hours in order to respect the...
Alleged coin fraud leads to arrest warrant for former politician
While criminal allegations involving violence and robbery will garner more attention, fraud charges can also have long-term consequences and financial ramifications. There are many ways in which a person can be confronted with fraud. It can be connected to...
The strict stance Texas law on marijuana possession
You may have spent years climbing the corporate ladder and have seen significant financial success along the way. However, you are not immune from prosecution for crimes allegedly committed, including the possession of marijuana. It may have been a one-time mistake or...
False domestic violence claims are sometimes made during divorce
False domestic violence claims typically happen when the alleged victim, who is making up the story, has something to gain by doing so. They are trying to use the claims as a tool to get what they want. Many claims of violence are real, and those should never be...
Parole violations may feel very minor
When you're out on parole, it is very important not to violate the terms of that parole. The authorities only let you out on the condition that you follow their instructions and adhere to those terms without wavering. If you get caught breaking parole, you can face...







