Can I Be Charged With Mail Fraud When Using FedEx Or UPS In Houston, Texas?
Mail fraud is a federal offense in which an individual uses the United States Postal Service or a private carrier to commit fraud. The fraud can be to either obtain money or property under false...
View ArticleWhen Is a DWI/DUI a Federal Crime?
Federal Drunk Driving Charges in Texas In most cases, a person charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) will face criminal charges through the State. However, you could face federal charges for...
View ArticleNew Texas Criminal Laws in 2020
A Brief Look at the State’s Newest Laws The 86th Legislature passed over 1300 new laws that took effect between April 2019 and January 2020. Numerous substantive laws went into effect affecting the...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault in Texas
Fighting Allegations of Criminal Sexual Assault In Texas, sexual assault is one of the most serious criminal offenses that is charged. Even an allegation of sexual assault can have devastating...
View ArticleWhat Is the Difference Between a State and Federal Crime?
Understanding Jurisdiction and Sovereignty at the State and Federal Level A person can be charged for a state crime, a federal crime, or both. Most crimes are prosecuted at the state level and are...
View ArticleCommitting Crimes During COVID-19 Could Result in Harsher Penalties
The Declaration of a State of Disaster Increases the Punishment for Certain Crimes On March 13, 2020, Governor Gregg Abbott Declared a State of Disaster in Texas due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Pursuant...
View ArticleGalveston Police Officer Arrested 4 Times on Family Violence Charges
Galveston PD Sergeant Held Without Bond for Allegedly Violating Court Orders and Stalking According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, a 17-year-veteran of the Galveston Police Department was...
View ArticleCharged in Texas with COVID-19 Stimulus Fraud?
Coronavirus Stimulus Fraud In an effort to assist economic hardships created by the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus and forced shutdowns, the federal government $2.2 trillion relief package...
View ArticlePaycheck Protection Program Fraud
Allegations of Fraud and Abuse in Coronavirus Stimulus Relief In an effort to curtail the financial impact of mandatory shutdowns due to the coronavirus outbreak, the federal government passed a $2.2...
View ArticleHouston Sees Spike in Assault Cases During Coronavirus
Police Department Reports Significant Increase in Assaults and Other Crime Amidst Pandemic As reported by KPRC 2 News, there has been a spike in crime during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an incident...
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