Many assume that "viewing" an image without saving it prevents criminal liability. This is a misconception. Under Texas law, the law does not distinguish between viewing and saving. Knowingly accessing material to view it is a third-degree felony, carrying the same...
With how advanced technology is today, someone misrepresenting their age can do so quite easily. If you have discovered that your date is actually under 17, which is generally the age of consent for sexual intercourse in Texas, you might panic about potential...
In Texas and across the United States, white collar crimes are getting increased attention as allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse are being addressed locally and federally. One area where people are commonly accused of wrongdoing from various perspectives is...
The benefits of taking a plea deal in a criminal case You should never agree to plead guilty to a criminal offense before assessing your criminal defense options. After all, there may be ways to suppress damaging evidence presented by the prosecution, or you may be...
When the prosecution sets out to present its case against you, they’ll do everything they can to paint you in a bad light. While this will include trying to show that you have a history of being dishonest so that the jury doesn’t give your arguments much weight,...
A lot of white-collar crime charges are brought after investigators seize incriminating evidence. And sometimes this evidence is so difficult to overcome that it’s in the accused individual’s best interests to accept a plea deal. Perhaps the most tragic aspect of...
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Texas will be full of people celebrating. That includes residents of the Lone Star State and people visiting family and friends. Part of those celebrations and events often includes alcohol consumption. There is nothing...
DUI charges can ruin your reputation, affect your employment and make it challenging to protect access to and time with your children if you’re subject to a custody order. If that charge leads to a conviction, then you can face a whole host of other problems. That’s...
Recently, Medina County officials in West Texas announced they had indicted 28 people in what they described as a large-scale fraud ring. According to officials, the defendants used credit card numbers, debit card numbers, Social Security numbers and other identifying...
Both the State of Texas and the United States government prosecute criminal cases under their respective laws. United States Attorneys prosecute cases in the appropriate federal district court in Texas, while state prosecutors file charges in one of the many state...
