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Being arrested can be a distressing and confusing experience. It is important to understand your rights and know how to navigate the process to protect yourself.
Stay Calm and CooperateRemaining calm is crucial during an arrest. Feeling anxious or …
Regarding criminal charges, there are two main categories of crimes: misdemeanors and felonies. The distinction between these two types of crimes is important, as the severity of the punishment and the long-term consequences can be significant. In Texas, misdemeanors and …
Identity theft is a serious crime that involves stealing someone’s “Identifying information” to commit fraud or other illegal activities. “Identifying information” includes:
In Texas, we have a bifurcated trial system. This means that in Texas, there are potentially two parts to a trial. The first part of a trial in Texas is called “The Guilt/ Innocence Phase” of the trial. If a …
Immigration status can have a significant impact on criminal defense cases in Texas. Non-citizens, including legal permanent residents, undocumented immigrants, and visa holders, face unique challenges in the criminal justice system, including the risk of deportation and other immigration consequences. …
A federal gun charge can carry many times the prison time that the same conduct would carry in state court. Under the Federal Armed Career Criminal Act, the average sentence for a felon-in-possession conviction climbs from 67 months to 199 …
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas are charging money mules under wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy statutes, even when the defendant had no knowledge of the underlying scheme.
A money mule is someone who transfers illegally obtained …
Federal healthcare kickback allegations are among the most aggressively prosecuted white-collar crimes in Texas. In Houston, physicians, executives, marketers, and business owners may find themselves under investigation for alleged Federal Kickback violations.
What may appear to be a legitimate business …