Texas police pulled you over recently for driving erratically. They suspected you of intoxication, or that you were on an illicit substance. Is your new prescription to blame for this unfortunate situation? Some medications do not lend themselves well to driving....
Year: 2020
What’s the difference between state and federal courts?
The courts charging you with any variety of crime is terrifying, but the difference between the state and federal court systems is important for you to understand. The layout of the state and federal courts at its broadest brushstroke is simple: there is one federal...
How can healthcare fraud be easily missed?
As a medical professional, you likely worry about patients falling for lies and overpaying for services. If you are facing accusations of healthcare fraud, knowing the common signs of a scam can help you defend yourself. Signs According to the National Health Care...
Health care billing fraud explained
Medical procedures often result in considerable expense due to the number of people involved in providing service and the complicated nature of the health care billing system. During the billing process, mistakes can easily happen in such a complex system. However,...
Drug charges and mental health
When it comes to drug-related offenses, there are various factors to consider. For example, different details surrounding a particular case will impact the consequences that one faces and the way in which their case is handled in court. Moreover, everyone is in a...
Understanding illegal search and seizure
Evidence is the driving force for most criminal cases. Without sufficient evidence, prosecutors have a difficult time filing and winning the case. For criminal defendants, examining types of evidence and methods of procurement is vital to the eventual outcome of the...
Steer clear of fraud: Medical coding mistakes to avoid
Most Texas healthcare providers dedicate themselves to improving the lives of the patients they serve and providing quality, honest care. There are a small number of doctors and providers, however, who use fraudulent billing practices to generate more income. Others...
Can you have a drug charge expunged from your record?
People make mistakes every single day. Unfortunately, some of those mistakes can result in a drug charge on your permanent record. The question is, how long should it stay there? There are many instances of people making questionable decisions during their youth and...
Understanding Medicare fraud
Many people might assume that someone accused of Medicare fraud would have knowingly done something that failed to follow the proper guidelines. That, however, may not always be the case. Fraud relating to a Medicare insurance claim may arise from a variety of places...
Does decriminalizing drugs work to lower crime?
There is a lot of talk around the country about decriminalizing drugs. The focus is often on marijuana, but in some places it includes other substances as well. When you hear about this movement, it is not uncommon to feel confused about what it means. The...