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...
Criminal Defense
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...
Mail fraud: What you should know when you’re accused
Mail fraud is an umbrella term that may refer to several different criminal actions. There are multiple kinds of mail fraud that are recognized by the United States Postal Service and U.S. court system. Some of these include employment fraud, such as pyramid schemes,...
Pocketing petty cash at work puts administrative workers at risk
Administrative work is often demanding and exhausting labor. As a secretary, executive assistant or other administrative professional, your pay probably doesn't match your job responsibilities. Your employer may expect you to constantly multitask, to manage the...
Tips for talking with a police officer
For many people who wind up having a serious conversation with a police officer, it’s the very first time. If the officer suspects that they broke the law or is even planning on arresting them, they can feel quite anxious and may make mistakes that can impact their...
How to defend yourself against DUI charges
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...
What you need to know about mail fraud
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...
Texas embezzlement investigation widens
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...
How is embezzlement different from theft or fraud?
The word “theft” is a blanket term that refers to a broad range of property crimes whose end results are that they deprive someone of the value of an item or asset. There are many different kinds of theft, and some of them have stronger negative cultural connotations...