When someone wants to defend against criminal charges, they need a strategy. Oftentimes, attorneys will help criminal defendants raise questions about the validity of the evidence gathered by the police or the accuracy of a witness's identification of the defendant....
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Could You Be A Money Mule Involved In Money Laundering?
The concept of a mule is a well-known one, especially in Border states. But some people who travel to other countries and up tricked by others with nefarious intentions into bringing illegal items across the border. What seems like an innocent item might actually...
3 Actions That Could Lead To Assault Charges In Texas
Assault charges are some of the most common violent criminal offenses that the state prosecutes in Texas. Despite how common the offense is, many people have an over-simplified idea of what constitutes assault. Many people think that assault scenarios are black and...
3 Workplace Mistakes That Could Lead To Embezzlement Charges
Employers often place a significant amount of trust in their white-collar employees. Executives, managers and even accounting professionals have access to financial accounts and other valuable company resources. Although you may not intend to do anything unethical or...
The Elements Of A Conspiracy Crime Under Federal Law
For almost every crime on the books of the federal criminal code, there is a version of committing a crime without actually doing it. Conspiracy crimes are a way of putting people in prison when no actual crime has been committed. In the law, a criminal conspiracy...
Charges You Could Face For Transporting Drugs Across State Lines
If you are facing the prospect of criminal prosecution, you probably want to know exactly what your charges may be, and the consequences that you could face upon conviction. While state laws vary quite a bit in terms of criminal punishments, federal law also plays a...
Methamphetamine Charges Are Serious, So Be Prepared To Fight
Getting caught making methamphetamine in Texas may lead to serious penalties like heavy fines and time in prison. That’s why it’s so important for you to make sure you defend yourself against any allegations you face. The penalties that could be imposed will be based...
What Counts As Credit Card Fraud And What Are Its Penalties?
In Texas, credit card fraud has serious consequences. The punishments for this crime include imprisonment and fines, which can be harsher for those who steal a credit card from an elderly person. However, stealing a credit card is not the only way in which a person...
Police Searches And Your Expectation Of Privacy
The United States Constitution grants you certain rights when it comes to your interactions with the police, and it gives you certain recourses if they violate those rights. One of the most important rights you have is the right to be free of unreasonable searches and...
3 Ways To Respond To Allegations Of Murder In Texas
For many people, there is no criminal charge more serious than murder. Murder is a form of criminal homicide, which involves someone ending the life of another person. Prosecuting someone for murder is a way for the state to create accountability for personal behavior...