by jumesadmin | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog
Law enforcement can use civil asset forfeiture to seize property they believe has or will be involved in a crime. Law enforcement can use civil asset forfeiture to seize cash, a vehicle, personal belongings, or even a house. In Texas, an asset forfeiture proceeding is...
by jumesadmin | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog
The state of Texas is known for having some of the harshest drug possession laws. Many drug possession charges are felony charges, resulting in over a year of jail time if convicted. The penalties for drug possession charges depend on several factors, including the...
by jumesadmin | Apr 6, 2021 | Blog
Texas recognizes several different types of fraud charges as crimes. Each type of criminal fraud charge comes with its own set of elements that the prosecution must prove. However, most fraud cases involve a defendant making willful misrepresentation with the intent...
by jumesadmin | 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 jumesadmin | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog
The phrase “white-collar crime” refers to many types of fraud committed by business professionals. Typically, white-collar crimes are nonviolent but they are often financially devastating. Mortgage fraud is a type of white-collar crime that falls under the broad...
by jumesadmin | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog
The recent trial of former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger carried with it many complex social, moral, and legal issues. Further, her conviction for Murder in a Dallas state court brought with it strong feelings among people on both sides of many of these...
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