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Anyone facing allegations of a sex offense is likely aware of the potential criminal penalties, but it is important to discuss the indirect impact that can accompany a conviction. Such a conviction often leads to a complex web of legal and social consequences that...
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says there are two financial crimes that threaten the stability of the global economy. While many use these two terms interchangeably, they are, in fact, each distinct in several ways. Understanding the differences...
Facing any type of serious criminal charge can be a stressful and intimidating process, and it may be natural to wonder how the outcome of such a situation could impact your future. Such a situation may also leave you facing a variety of difficult choices as you...
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...