Did you know that identity theft is one of the most severe white-collar crimes in the state of Texas? The act of taking another’s identity to perpetrate fraud is classified as a felony offense. Lawmakers in the state take a harsh stance against identity theft by...
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Politicians debate the Texas Castle Doctrine on Twitter
Texas, like a number of states, has a law that allows people to use lethal (deadly) force against someone if it’s necessary to protect their homes and/or those in it. In some states, these are known as “Stand Your Ground” laws. In others, like Texas, the law is...
A DWI conviction comes with many unexpected consequences
What do defendants expect will happen to them after a DWI conviction? Do they feel enough is at stake to mount a defense? In our experience, Texas residents fail to take the possible consequences of a DWI conviction seriously. In recent years, all states have taken...
What are white collar crimes and what leads someone to commit one?
Law enforcement or prosecutors often refer to non-violent, financial offenses as "white collar" crimes. Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering and cybercrimes are just some of the many offenses classified this way. Data recently published by the...
A lot of forensic evidence is surprisingly flawed
In 2009, the National Research Council (NRC) issued a Congressionally mandated report for the Justice Department on the state of the forensic science being used in U.S. criminal cases. It was intended to highlight best practices in the field and make sure that federal...
What is mitigation and why is it important to your defense?
If facing criminal charges, your naturally hope for an acquittal. If that's not realistic, or things don't go your way at trial, focusing on ways to convince the court to be lenient about your sentence can become very important. This is where mitigation comes into...
DWI enforcement measures ramp up during holidays
The end of 2020 promises to bring some much-needed relief for Americans as vaccines begin to be administered during the current pandemic, promising some light at the end of the tunnel. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to crack...
Can you open carry anywhere in Texas?
Texas is known for its gun culture, and it took the step to allow open carry four years ago. This can be a bit confusing to some people, and it’s crucial to know how it really works. Essentially, it just means that licensed individuals can carry their guns in the...
Early morning Texas accident leads to DWI accusation
People living in Texas and across the country would likely agree that firefighters and other rescue workers are real-life versions of superheroes. They often put their lives at risk in order to help others. As a result, there is a high demand for justice when such a...
Learn about your constitutional rights as a DWI defendant
It is true that most DWI defendants in Waco, TX, do not take their cases to trial. In many instances, these defendants only want to conclude their journey through the judicial system as quickly as possible. Other times, defendants view their charges as minor and fail...
