A bill currently working its way through the Texas legislature would increase penalties for "bid-rigging." If the bill becomes law, bidding fraud charges that result in gains of more than $300,000 would be treated as first-degree felonies, carrying a potential prison...
Bankruptcy exists to help people and businesses get back on stable financial ground. But, in Beaumont, as in the rest of Texas, any attempt to take advantage of the system through fraud can lead to serious legal consequences. Bankruptcy fraud is a federal offense, and...
New stories about sexual assault can be shocking and frightening. Readers naturally sympathize with the victims and want to see the perpetrators face justice. What sometimes gets lost in these stories is that the person accused of the crime has rights, and it is...
Whether it is through texts or social media platforms, teens in Texas and states across the nation use their phones to send a wide range of photos, media and messages. While this can easily be brushed off as normal behaviors of teens today, the unfortunate reality is...
When you are being investigated for a white-collar crime in Texas, you may be subjected to interviews or interrogations with law enforcement. You may have heard of cops playing something called “good cop, bad cop” and wonder what it is and if it is happening to you....
Federal authorities arrested 32 people recently on federal conspiracy charges. The charges were filed under the well-known federal RICO law. RICO is short for racketeering influenced and corrupt organizations. Some of those arrested were from nearby Port Arthur, and...
In Texas, drunk driving allegations and the breathalyzer tests seem to go hand-in-hand. Since an arrest is often predicated on a driver’s blood alcohol concentration, the testing procedure is a fundamental part of the case. There is a perception that once the test...
Driving while intoxicated in Texas is illegal. You may assume that you can only be charged with DWI if you are pulled over in a public place, such as a road or highway. However, you can be charged with DWI whether you are in a public or private place, including your...
Facing allegations related to a sexual assault is an overwhelming situation that requires immediate and detailed attention. In these matters, it is crucial that you understand the nature of the crime or crimes charged, the potential consequences of a conviction and,...
To build their white-collar crime case against you, law enforcement and prosecutors will rely upon evidence seized from your home and perhaps your place of business. While this evidence can seem insurmountable, you might be able to block the prosecution from using it...
