Month: November 2021

Possible defense strategies for a domestic violence charge

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Nov 18, 2021 | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious problem in Texas. Each year, thousands of domestic violence cases are filed, and they are taken seriously. A person who has been accused of domestic violence has a lot to lose if they are convicted. But if the charges are falsely made, a...

Justice Department says it will step up white collar prosecution

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Nov 11, 2021 | White-Collar Crimes

Since Merrick Garland took over the role of attorney general earlier this year, various officials at the Department of Justice have said they plan to step up enforcement against white-collar crimes. Recently, the agency provided some details. At a recent symposium,...