Relative to other types of white-collar crimes, one could say that an average Houston resident could easily find himself accused of insurance fraud. The reason for this is that just about everyone, whether for personal or business reasons, has some sort of dealings...
When most people think about crime, they probably think about violent crimes like murder or robbery. However, there is a whole area of criminal law that is commonly known as “white collar” crime. Anyone who is facing these types of charges should know some of the...
Is a drug crime involving Xanax treated the same under federal law as a drug crime involving heroin? Possibly not. Generally, some drug crimes involving certain drugs are treated more seriously than the same drug crime involving a different drug. This is because the...
While both robbery and burglary involve the theft of property, they are two very different crimes in the state of Texas. If you are facing charges for a theft and property crime, a criminal defense attorney can help you defend against the charges and advise you on...
Our state has a reputation for being a “law and order” state. Indeed, the Texas Rangers are legend throughout the world. However, Harris County is apparently having issues maintaining that reputation. Open cases According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris...
Facing criminal charges of any type in Texas can be daunting. But, the prospective strategies for facing white collar crimes may be much different than, say, those for facing crimes of violence or drug charges. If you are facing white collar crime charges in Texas,...
Many of us have been there. We are driving around, and the dreaded lights and siren show up in our rearview mirror. You feel a pit of despair in your stomach and wonder how your life may change. Texas takes drunk driving seriously and those who are convicted face...
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Texas residents from unlawful searches and seizures of any place they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Many people mistakenly assume that this means a police officer cannot search their car for drugs...
Domestic violence charges can be significant and should be viewed as such. Those impacted by domestic violence should understand what is considered domestic violence and how the legal process protects all parties impacted by domestic violence. There are several...
Theft crimes in Texas can be relatively straightforward occurrences such as shoplifting or complex operations involving many actors. Still, at its core the crime of theft in Texas involves an intentional taking of something that does not belong to you. What is theft?...
