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...
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...
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...
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...
The difference between the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground
Most people would agree that murder is among the most severe criminal charges that you could face. The state of Texas takes homicide charges quite seriously and can even sometimes impose the death penalty for those convicted in court. If you find yourself accused of...
What are the penalties for embezzlement in Texas?
Sometimes, employees take advantage of opportunities for theft at work. Perhaps, you are a work at a high-end clothing store, handling thousands of dollars a day. Or you are your company’s bookkeeper and easily can alter your recordkeeping. At some point, you may...
Can police search my phone while I’m under arrest?
You may have been out late on Saturday night, celebrating your college graduation with friends or a recent promotion. While you were out dancing and having a good time, you decided to try some ecstasy or meth, just to see what it was like. Then you forgot you had some...
3 steps to take after you’ve been charged for a crime
If you have already been arrested and now have been charged for a crime, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and your rights as soon as possible. Not taking the right steps now could significantly impact your case down the line. Fortunately, if you take...
What should you do if you know the police will arrest you?
Maybe you hear the cop knock on your front door the day after a physical altercation with your neighbor. You know that they called the police to try to get you in trouble, even though they started the fight. Perhaps the traffic stop has gone south; it looks like the...