by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most states, including Texas, prohibit businesses from using false and misleading advertising practices. Texas has not adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act as many other states have done, but it has a unique, comprehensive law addressing false and...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last year, a federal jury in Texas convicted a doctor who owned and operated a Houston Medical Clinic of medical fraud. The jury found her guilty of participating in a $16 million fraud scheme involving Medicare. She signed false and fraudulent medical documents and...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many Texans are not aware that they can face criminal charges for obtaining a service and not paying for it. When a person uses a threat or deception to avoid paying for a service, they can face criminal theft of service charges in Texas. Theft of service charges can...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Nov 25, 2020 | State Criminal Defense
If you are facing charges for embezzlement in Texas, you are likely wondering what types of penalties you face if convicted. Embezzlement is a serious white-collar crime in Texas with serious repercussions. The penalties of your embezzlement charge will depend on the...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Oct 30, 2020 | State Criminal Defense
Texas has seen a huge surge in first-time gun purchases since the protests involving George Floyd began in March. If you are a new gun owner in Texas, or even if you have been a gun owner for a while, it is important to stay on top of Texas gun law changes. Texas...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Sep 15, 2020 | Blog, Federal Criminal Defense
Many Texans are unclear about the differences between state crimes and federal crimes. State crimes violate Texas laws, while federal crimes violate specific federal statutes. When you are charged with a crime in Texas, Texas law enforcement will investigate your case...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people are not aware of criminal asset forfeiture until it happens to them or their loved ones. Criminal asset forfeiture happens as part of the criminal prosecution of the defendant, when the state of Texas confiscates someone’s property or assets. Often simply...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Jul 28, 2020 | Federal Civil Rights
The topic of federal civil asset forfeiture has been in the news recently. Just last week, the U.S. Department of Justice stated that they are attempting to seize artwork by Monet and Warhol in an attempt to recoup $96 million involved in an alleged money-laundering...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are facing charges for sexual assault or rape, you are likely worried about your future. Many Texas residents have a vague idea of what the crime of rape is, but might not understand the more nuanced differences between rape and sexual assault. In addition to...
by Tarrant County Defense Lawyer | May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many Texans think of high profile crime when they think about white-collar crime. They might think of Bernie Madoff, who pleaded guilty to 11 counts of white-collar crime. Madoff is serving a prison lifetime prison sentence for securities fraud, investment advisor...
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