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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
