If you help someone with a crime, you may wonder if you will also face criminal charges. Unfortunately, this is not always a black-and-white question with a yes or no answer. Most people view helping someone as a positive thing. However, there are situations when...
Year: 2023
Unlawful traffic stops: what are they and how do they affect a DWI charge?
U.S. citizens know that they have rights to protect and that authorities cannot violate them. However, many people do not really know what exactly constitutes a violation. For instance, unlawful traffic stops violate people’s rights against unreasonable searches and...
Are you falsely accused of domestic violence?
When love turns to hate, violence rears its head. Domestic violence, known as family violence in Texas, does not necessarily have to be physical. It covers a wide range of violent acts – domestic assault or verbal threats, aggravated domestic assault or using lethal...
Elements of a Texas forgery crime
If you mistakenly thought that forgery wasn’t anything serious, think again. Otherwise referred to as “uttering a false instrument,” a Texas forgery has many aspects to it that may land you hefty fines and years in prison. Establishing forgery The most basic and...
What are the common types of white collar crimes in Texas?
A white collar crime is not what immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “crime.” It is less violent and involves a certain level of finesse. Although there are other ways to commit a white collar crime, the types below are a little more commonplace in Texas....
Texas bill enforcing murder convictions for fentanyl deaths gets approval
Fentanyl has quickly become one of the most dangerous opioids in America. Considered 50 times more potent than heroin, black market distributors often mix fentanyl with other illegal drugs for its euphoric effects. But even in small doses, fentanyl is an incredibly...
What are the penalties for identity theft?
Identity theft happens when someone collects personal information to facilitate fraudulent financial transactions. Victims could suffer from its consequences by losing credit or receiving blame for illegal transactions made under their names. Sometimes, another person...
On NFTs and insider trading: penalties and defenses
The rise of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, has opened up a new frontier for investing and trading unique digital assets. From digital representations of art, music, videos and other creative works, this new market has the potential to buy and sell NFTs for profit....
Is domestic violence always physical?
It is a common misconception that domestic violence always requires physical bodily contact. According to Texas law, domestic abuse can involve threatening to cause bodily injury or intentionally committing an action to offend or provoke the person you have a...
Are you an unsuspecting victim of money laundering fraud?
Money laundering is cleaning dirty money. It is the process of transferring cash gained from illegal and criminal activities back into legitimate financial instruments. Usually, experienced accountants and financial consultants can introduce dirty money into financial...