If police ever show up at your door, investigating you for a federal crime like fraud, embezzlement or money laundering, you need to know what to do. Your decision to talk to them and answer their questions likely could backfire. Instead of answering questions, first...
With probable cause, the police could pull a vehicle over to see if the driver is under the influence. A field sobriety test might soon follow. The police may even ask the driver to take a Breathalyzer examination. Some drivers take the test without a second thought,...
Troopers from the Texas Department of Public safety took a man into custody on July 21 after allegedly discovering 61 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in his SUV during a routine traffic stop. According to media reports, the drugs were concealed in one-liter wine...
There’s nothing more terrifying than looking out your front door, just to see a police officer standing on the other side. You don’t know what they want until you open the door, but at the same time you have some reservations about doing so. Here are some of the many...
Any drug violation may have harsh consequences, but if authorities believe you are guilty of drug trafficking or distribution, your case has the potential to become much worse. The prosecution in your case may seek to prove that you knowingly delivered a controlled...
A married couple in Texas, with partners who are both former U.S. Army sergeants, is at the center of an alleged scheme to defraud the federal government out of millions of dollars. Federal agents say that the couple obtained personal data from soldiers and then used...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is illegal in every state in the United States. However, many people make the mistake of committing this crime. If you suffer a lapse in judgment and are arrested for DUI, there is no reason to panic. Instead, learn more...
When it comes to mail fraud, there’s one thing you never want to forget: It’s a federal criminal charge that can result in life-altering consequences. As the name suggests, this crime is associated with the use of the United States Postal Service (USPS) or any private...
An embezzlement investigation in Texas took an unexpected turn in March when deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office discovered that funds taken without permission from a high school booster club's bank account had been sent to a firefighters association. The...
On the broad continuum of criminal offenses, situations that cost someone their life are inarguably among the most serious. When one person does something that claims the life of another human being, not only does the victim lose their future, but their entire...
