When you think of drug crimes, you may picture dealers lurking in alleyways. You may not think of doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Yet the National Institutes of Health reports that one of America’s most serious drug issues is prescription drug abuse. According to the...
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What is a fake check scam?
One of the reasons why scams are so prevalent and continue to bring in victims is that those who perpetrate them make them seem so real. This is why fake check scams work so well. They seem like something that is valid. The Federal Trade Commission explains...
Is your medication to blame for your run-in with the law?
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....
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...