Month: December 2025

What is money laundering?

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Dec 22, 2025 | White-Collar Crimes

Money laundering is a criminal offense that involves someone disguising or concealing the source of money because it is obtained through illegal activity. The goal is to make the money appear to have been legitimately obtained. Under the laws in this country, the...

Intoxication manslaughter and “Bentley’s Law”

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Dec 4, 2025 | Drunk Driving

No matter where you drive in the U.S., if you’re responsible for a crash in which someone dies, you can face very serious criminal consequences. Here in Texas, if that person is the parent or guardian of a minor child, you can also be financially responsible for...