Identity theft occurs when an individual steals another person's personal information and uses it to access financial aspects of his or her life. For instance, the person may withdraw funds from the other individual's bank account or take out loans or open credit...
If police officers believe you might have participated in some criminal activity, they are going to want to talk to you eventually. Being in an interrogation room can be an intimidating and downright scary experience. If you are thinking about cooperating with the...
When under a police investigation, the outcome may have endless possibilities. The sooner you get legal assistance, the better your odds during the investigation or after an arrest. While you may feel that you should wait, consider the following reasons to hire a...
If you are an adult, you can probably recite the Miranda warning from memory. After all, this warning, which includes your right to remain silent, is common dialogue on television police shows. Still, if you think officers may question you about a crime, it is...
Every year, thousands of Texans die from opioid drug overdoses. In 2018, the exact number was 67,367. This number has social and economic impacts on individuals and families, but it also has implications for the surrounding professional medical community. In recent...
Most healthcare providers are honest people with a high degree of integrity who genuinely have their patients' best interests at heart. However, there are exceptions. If one of these individuals has managed to find their way into your practice, they could do...
Many Texans believe if you ask an officer if he or she is a cop, the officer must tell the truth. This is typically not the case, however. In fact, officers throughout the Lone Star State regularly disguise their identities when investigating possible criminal...
During the course of any criminal investigation, detectives often want to speak to as many relevant witnesses as possible. Sometimes, individuals who have little or nothing to do with the underlying investigation end up incriminating themselves in the matter or a...
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...
Fraud Two Texas residents admitting to mail fraud charges involving soda pop rebates each received a sentence consisting of probation without jail time. Federal fraud offenses generally include incarceration and large fines. The two individuals, however, entered into...
