While some criminal offenses occur in real life, many others happen in a computerized virtual environment. Computer crimes were big news in the 1980s, but now you hear about them less frequently unless they involve large financial institutions. Just because there are...
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Can you be incarcerated for internet piracy?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jun 8, 2022 | Federal Criminal Defense
“Pirating” has taken a new definition in the past several years that shadows the time of open seas, ships and scurvy. Today, pirating is more akin to downloading a photo off of Google, but a few pictures aren’t going to cause you problems with the law. There are legal...
What do the new state gun laws mean for Texans?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jul 7, 2021 | Federal Criminal Defense
Texas has some of the least stringent gun laws in the country. Now state lawmakers and the governor have taken steps to make them even less so. Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed seven separate bills into law that he asserts will further protect Texans’ Second...
What you need to know if you’re facing RICO charges here in Texas
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Apr 13, 2021 | Federal Criminal Defense
Lawmakers signed the Racketeer Influenced and Corruptions (RICO) Act into law in 1970, at the height of organized crime activities here in the United States. Federal prosecutors have gone on to prosecute many individuals for this crime since then. The penalties that...
Embezzlement and aggravating factors in Texas
| Mar 15, 2021 | Federal Criminal Defense
Embezzlement is generally considered a “white collar” crime because it usually involves people in a position of trust who have access to money flowing through a business. Sometimes, embezzlement is a crime of opportunity. The temptation can be overwhelming to take a...
White collar defense cases require careful handling
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Mar 8, 2021 | Federal Criminal Defense
Because a white collar crime is a non-violent crime, these kinds of crimes are often thought of as less serious than others. The fact is, however, that some of these crimes can lead to millions of dollars of losses for the victims. That has to be considered when...
Texas shelter director charged with embezzlement
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Nov 24, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
Most people in Texas would agree that running a business or organization is not without its difficulties. Depending on the nature of an organization, there could be significant amounts of paperwork to complete when a purchase is made. A mistake or oversight with any...
Texas woman pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft charges
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Aug 21, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
When a person is accused of a crime, he or she likely faces multiple decisions that will need to be made with care. Despite the potential impact of the choices made, most people in Texas feel unprepared to make the necessary decisions and, in some cases, are unaware...
Doctor shopping may lead to misdemeanor or felony charges
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Aug 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Federal Criminal Defense
Modern medicine features dozens of options for controlling pain. Some prescription medications, like opioids oxycodone and fentanyl, are highly addictive. These drugs may also have significant value on the recreational drug market. For these reasons and others, many...
9 face federal charges in alleged drug conspiracy
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Feb 11, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense, Waco Texas Legal Blog
When someone has been arrested and charged with a federal crime, it can feel like the decision has already been made. But that is far from the case. A charge is simply the beginning of the government's case against someone, and it is time to dispute those charges or...
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