Austin Texas Criminal Defense Blog
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...
Prescription forms and regulations combat fraud
As is the case in other professions, a pharmacist could lose his or her license for a variety of reasons related to unprofessional conduct. One example of such conduct is dispensing prescription drugs upon receiving a prescription that is fraudulent, forged or...
Homebuyers may not realize they are committing fraud
For many people, owning a home is part of the American dream. Qualifying for one can be tricky, though. It may seem tempting to adjust some numbers or make some misleading statements on documents in order to qualify. However, this could result in mortgage fraud,...
Soda pop mail-in-rebate fraud charges result in probation
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...
What is the voluntary disclosure practice?
Voluntary Disclosure With the emergence of spring also comes tax season. If you live and work in the U.S., you have a legal obligation to comply with the nation’s tax laws. Should you fail to file or pay your taxes each year, you may face serious consequences,...
What are some examples of prescription fraud?
While there are many different types of fraud, the opioid crisis in the United States is causing increased cases of prescription fraud. Reuters reports that nearly 60 people in Texas currently face charges stemming from this type of crime, with other instances...
