Though you may think it is "no big deal", the truth of the matter is, borrowing medication from a friend or family member could actually end in all of you facing serious consequences. To avoid these unnecessary criminal charges, it is important to understand laws that...
Year: 2022
What to expect during an ATF audit
When you hold a federal firearms license and operate a Texas gun business, the chance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms auditing your business at some point is high. Under the terms of the Gun Control Act, the ATF may conduct an inspection of your...
Could a first-time DWI endanger your Texas nursing license?
As a nurse, if you are facing first-time charges for driving while intoxicated, you may be deeply worried about how a conviction might impact your life and career. In Texas, the Board of Nursing may suspend or revoke your license if it finds you have committed a...
What penalties might you face for fentanyl trafficking?
Fentanyl trafficking is increasing across Texas and the rest of the United States. If you currently face a fentanyl trafficking charge, you may have valid concerns about the severity of the penalties you may face if that charge leads to a conviction. Because of the...
How does mental health affect addiction?
Often, people who struggle with substance abuse also struggle with drug charges. If you find yourself hitting a wall for recovery, it may be due to other mental health conditions. According to MentalHealth.gov, mental health problems may impact whether a person...
What are examples of wire fraud?
Wiring money offers a quick way to help family, friends and strangers in need, but some abuse the service to engage in criminal acts. Those accused of wire fraud may use various scams to part individuals from their money. The Federal Trade Commission explores...
Pharmacy shopping: What you should know
If you take prescription medications, you may prefer to have all of your prescriptions at one pharmacy. Not only does this make it easier for you to keep your medications organized, but it helps the pharmacist and doctor detect drug interactions or inconsistencies in...
Federal Anti-Kickback Statute violations
Certain actions by medical providers involving federal health care programs may lead to charges. The Anti-Kickback Statute forbids accepting or offering cash or other gratuities in exchange for patient referrals. When health care involves services paid for by federal...
What is the Texas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit?
When a healthcare professional or facility falsifies information to have Medicaid pay for medical services, that is Medicaid fraud. In 1979, the Texas government created the Texas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit as an extension of the Office of the Attorney General to...
What is unsolicited check fraud?
Checks are generally simple. You sign a check in order to transfer funds from your checking account to another party or to gain money from another party's checking account, usually in exchange for a good or service. However, some checks do more than convey money...