If you are falsely accused of a sex crime, you are the victim of a major injustice. You probably know how much a sex crime allegation can ruin your life and reputation. A sex crime conviction comes with serious potential penalties, including prison time and probation,...
Year: 2023
New Law Requires Drunk Drivers To Pay Support To Children Of Victims
Many states have enacted laws to redress unusually ugly outcomes of crimes involving children. The Texas legislature has now joined these states by passing House Bill 393, now known familiarly as "Bentley’s Law.” The law aims to increase penalties for drivers whose...
Witness credibility: Why it matters and how to attack it
Although the prosecution might have physical evidence against you in your white-collar crime case, much of their argument is going to rest on witness testimony. If you don’t know how to properly handle the prosecution’s witnesses, then you could be setting yourself up...
Avoid these costly mistakes in your white-collar crime case
A white-collar crime conviction can have tremendous implications. You might be stripped of your freedom, your career, your reputation and even time with your children. With so much on the line, you need to make sure you’re stepping through a criminal investigation as...
Money laundering: Texas and federal charges
Money laundering is the process of processing illegally obtained funds to make them look like legal money. Money laundering is a serious offense that can be prosecuted at both the state and federal levels. Texas law Texas law prohibits money laundering under the penal...
What the “presumption of innocence” means to your DWI case
Contrary to what many people might think, a driving while intoxicated charge – a “DWI” – is not a “minor” criminal charge. The potential consequences of a conviction are serious, including a potential driver’s license suspension, a term of court-supervised probation...
Proposed law adds new layer to drunk driving penalties in Texas
In Texas, people who are convicted of drunk driving can face a litany of penalties that can severely compromise them and do substantial damage to their personal and professional lives. From jail time to fines to lost driving privileges, it is a major worry for those...
How do I deal with embezzlement charges?
Embezzlement is a serious crime that involves stealing money or property from an employer or a client. It can have severe consequences for both the accused and the victim, including financial losses, legal penalties and reputational damage. In this blog post, we will...
How could a criminal charge affect my professional license?
Many people in the Beaumont area need to have licenses to work in their trades or professions. To give just a few examples, commercial drivers, attorneys, accountants, doctors and nurses and teachers all need to have a license to do their work legally. Losing their...
Take sober actions during a drunk driving stop
Being pulled over for suspicion of impaired driving can start a process that has serious long- term consequences. But acting in a sober manner if you are pulled over by the police for suspected drunk driving can help reduce the potential legal, professional, and...