When two or more parties come together to formulate a plan to carry out a crime, all parties involved may be charged with conspiracy. Many people are surprised to learn that criminal conspiracy is its own criminal offense. Someone may be charged with conspiracy, along...
Sexual assault is a serious criminal offense and is treated as such in the state of Texas. Those accused of sexual assault face severe penalties, making it important that alleged offenders understand their situation, the charges against them, defense options available...
Child pornography charges are many people’s worst nightmare. This is quite understandable, since the child pornography charges in Texas come with serious penalties. Texas law defines child pornography as the promotion, use or exploitation of children under age 18 for...
When law enforcement begins poking around your business’s finances, this is understandably worrisome. It is not always clear what they are looking for or what they will uncover and suspect. Thus, it is important that you arm yourself, taking steps to protect yourself...
If you are accused of prescription fraud, you face the possibility of long-term consequences and serious penalties. Prescription fraud Prescription fraud involves misusing medical prescriptions, either by obtaining, creating or altering them. It can include forging...
An arrest for a DWI in Texas can leave you confused, scared and overwhelmed, especially if you have never been arrested before. Perhaps you went out with friends for a few drinks and had more to drink than you thought. Now you find yourself facing a criminal charge...
Bribery is a white-collar crime that involves the exchange of something of value to influence the decisions of a person who has authority. There are several situations where bribery can happen and if a person is accused of this crime, there can be serious penalties....
Many people and businesses file for bankruptcy each year because they are unable to meet their financial obligations. It can provide them with a fresh start and help when they need it most. However, if they are involved in bankruptcy fraud it can carry serious...
Both the laws of Texas and the United States make behavior commonly referred to as human trafficking serious criminal offenses. Federal law prohibits trafficking minors for the purpose of having those minors engage i what the law calls commercial sex acts, such as...
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,...
