An Army captain in Texas has been charged with murder in the death of another Army captain with whom she’d been having a romantic affair. The woman was one of two people charged in the death of the victim. The deceased died at around 6 in the morning on Oct. 11 after...
Criminal Defense
Three facts to know about manslaughter charges in Texas
Criminal charges in all forms are serious and can directly impact the rights and freedom of Texas residents. When a person learns that they have been charged with a crime, they can take proactive steps to protect themselves and their options for preparing their...
What to do when you’re under investigation
You’ve got this nagging feeling that something’s not quite right. You’ve heard people talk about an investigation going on. Is it about you? Signs that you’re under investigation There are some telltale signs that mean you may be under investigation. If you’re trying...
What is a ‘criminal defense strategy’?
You're probably thinking, "What kind of strategy can a criminal defendant actually have? Either you're guilty or you're not, right?"Not exactly. Under the American legal system, you're innocent until proven guilty -- which places a substantial burden on the...
What are some examples of tax evasion?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn't consider every failure to pay the correct taxes an act of fraud. Plenty of people make mistakes on their tax returns simply because they don't fully understand them. Others are simply poor bookkeepers. Some rely heavily on...
Are criminal justice reforms coming to Texas?
Texas has long been the land where criminal justice is thought of as swift and unyielding -- but that may be changing. Is Texas about to take a more progressive approach toward criminal justice?Here's what to expect in 2020: Possible bail reformsThe cash bail system...
How do you survive a medical fraud investigation?
When you do business with the government, the government is inclined to take a pretty close look at any discrepancies or red flags. That's a major concern if your medical office participates in the Medicaid and/or Medicare programs.Medical fraud is estimated to cost...
Texas justice and the poor: Inequality in action
Since 1963, anyone accused of a felony is guaranteed the right to an attorney -- even if they can't afford to pay for one privately. That law was designed to create access to equal justice for all, regardless of their income.Yet, somehow, that isn't how things have...
New hemp laws are putting Texas law enforcement in a bind
For decades, it didn't matter what part of the cannabis plant was being used. It was all considered illegal under federal law.Now, changing social norms are being gradually reflected in laws that decriminalize numerous cannabis products -- including hemp. When the...
San Antonio police arrest man for credit card skimming
Law enforcement agencies take credit card skimming seriously. This is a form of credit card theft that involves stealing another person's credit card information by placing a small device -- a skimmer -- on a credit/debit card reader. Most people outside of law...