Experience Makes The Difference
It is possible to commit a crime without knowing it. For example, perhaps a friend offers you a pill for pain relief, and you assume they bought it over the counter. If it turns out that the medication was a prescription written for the other person, then technically...
Standing before a Texas criminal court judge with your freedom, career, finances, family life and personal reputation at stake is a stressful and, sometimes, frightening experience. Hearing a judge sentence you to 20 years in prison or hundreds of thousands of dollars...
While being the subject of an investigation into embezzlement can be harrowing enough as is, the process may grow even more daunting should it result in criminal charges. If you face embezzlement charges, you may have a variety of questions about what to expect from,...
If you’re driving along a Texas roadway and notice a police car flashing lights in your rear-view mirror, you might feel anxious or worried as you safely pull to the side of the road. How much more terrifying, however, to be on foot and have a K9 unit chasing you down...
If a Texas police officer pulls you over in traffic and suspects you of driving impairment, he or she might ask you to step out of your vehicle, as well as to consent to a search of your vehicle. A similar situation may arise if you’re at home and police officers...
Embezzlement is a white-collar type of theft crime in which someone entrusted with another party's property is accused of stealing that property for their own use. Most people charged with embezzlement are professionals like accountants, business executives and...
If you're one of many gun owners in Texas, you're obligated to adhere to all laws and regulations that are relevant to firearms. This is true, whether you purchase a gun or are a recipient of a gift. Certain weapon offenses are federal crimes. Convictions of such...
If Texas police have taken you into custody or knocked on your door to request entry for a search, you could wind up facing criminal charges in court. If someone accuses you of business fraud, prosecutors will have their work cut out to convince the court to rule...
If you become subject to a federal criminal investigation in Texas, your life might be highly stressful. It’s critical that you know you rights and how to defend them, such as the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent under interrogation, unless legal representation...
When an individual kills another person, they have committed homicide. However, sometimes, the alleged offender may not have intended to kill the person, which is why there are different types of homicide. In Texas, there are multiple types of criminal homicide: murder, capital murder, criminally negligent homicide, and manslaughter. In this article, we will outline the legal definition of manslaughter…