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  • 2024
    • December
      • Can You Go to Prison for Missing a Court Date?
      • Entrepreneurship or Healthcare Fraud?
    • November
      • Understanding the Different Types of Court-Martials: Summary, Special, and General
      • Unlawful Carry and Texas Law
      • Can an Accuser’s Recovered Memories Prove a Defendant’s Guilt?
    • October
      • Cell Phone Searches and the Fourth Amendment
      • When Do Defendants Have the Right to an Interpreter?
      • Prosecutorial Misconduct
      • Real Estate Deed Fraud
      • Business Owners Facing Pyramid Schemes Accusations
      • Extradition in Cybercrime Cases
    • September
      • Military Appeals: Process and Tips for a Successful Appeal
      • The Michael Morton Act and Texas Criminal Cases
      • Theft of Government Funds
      • Can You Avoid Being Extradited From Texas?
      • Should You Testify Against Your Former Business Partners?
      • Extradition Between the United States and Colombia
      • Counterfeit Trademarking
    • August
      • The Role of Character Witnesses in Military Trials
      • Enhanced Penalties
      • Underrated Defense Strategies in Financial Crime Cases
      • What Makes a Federal Crime Federal?
      • Fraudulent Motor Vehicle Tags
      • Common Money Laundering False Alarms
      • Embezzlement From a Public Sector Employer
      • "Smoking Gun" Evidence
      • Insider Trading
      • Embezzlement of Federal Grant Money
    • July
      • Real Estate Money Laundering
      • Bankruptcy Fraud
      • What is an Affidavit of Non-Prosecution?
      • How Long Does a No-Contest Plea Stay on Your Record?
      • Turning Yourself In Is Not as Scary as It Sounds
    • June
      • Navigating a Court-Martial: What to Expect and How to Prepare
      • The Many Faces of Insurance Fraud Accusations in Texas
      • In Texas, You Can Get Felony Charges for Soliciting Prostitution
      • Stark Law Violations
      • Mistakes to Avoid If You Are Under Investigation for a Federal Financial Crime
      • Understanding the Motives Behind Tragedies: The Role of FBI Behavioral Analysts
      • Trusts and Financial Crime Accusations
    • May
      • Brady Disclosures
      • Why Do the Courts Dismiss Criminal Cases?
      • Should You Accept Deferred Adjudication or Fight Your Charges?
      • When Is Shoplifting a Federal Financial Crime?
      • Your Silence Is the Best Defense Against the Reid Technique
      • Thorough Record Keeping Is Your Best Defense Against Accusations of Healthcare Kickbacks
      • Can You Get Criminal Penalties If Your Employee Commits a Financial Crime?
      • What Are Your Chances of Getting Acquitted at Trial?
      • Protecting Your Rights: The Importance of Legal Representation in Military Criminal Cases
    • April
      • What Happens at a Preliminary Hearing?
      • What Does It Mean to Be Held in Contempt of Court?
      • How to Avoid Charges of Obstruction of Justice
      • Key Differences Between Civilian and Military Criminal Law: What You Need to Know
    • March
      • If Not Eyewitness Testimony, Then What?
      • The Involuntary Intoxication Defense
      • Beware of Civil Asset Forfeiture
      • Are DNA and Reasonable Doubt Mutually Exclusive?
      • Consent, Duress, and Your Criminal Defense Strategy
      • Pain Clinics and Healthcare Fraud Cases
      • Myths and Facts About Human Trafficking Charges
      • Common Misconceptions About Online Solicitation Cases
      • What is a No Contest Plea?
    • February
      • New Charges for Old Allegations: Texas Provides Funding for Backlog of Sexual Assault Kits
    • January
      • Celebrating Eric Durojaiye: D Magazine's 'Best Lawyer Under 40'
      • What Is Acceptable Regarding Preparing Witnesses for Trial?
      • Double Jeopardy and Texas Law
      • Forensic Evidence in Sex Offense Cases
  • 2023
    • December
      • Kickbacks and Healthcare Fraud
      • Federal Target Letters
      • Bank Fraud Accusations
    • November
      • Arraignments in Texas
      • Your Computer Can Bear Witness to Your Innocence in an Internet Sex Crimes Case
      • Going Free on Bail While Your Case Is Pending
      • Misprision of a Felony
      • Do Impartial Juries Exist?
      • 4 Defense Strategies You Might Use in a Criminal Case
      • Cryptocurrency and Financial Crime Cases
      • How Silent Can You Be During Interactions With the Police?
      • You Are Not Guilty Unless All of the Jurors Vote to Convict You
      • Passport Fraud
      • Can Police Search Your Computer or Phone Without a Warrant?
    • October
      • Possible Defenses to Charges of Embezzlement
      • Digital Evidence, Criminal Cases, and Your Rights
    • September
      • Witness Tampering in Texas and Federal Cases
      • Extortion and the Hobbs Act
    • August
      • How Do Criminal Investigations Work for Tax Evasion Cases?
      • Fiduciary Fraud in Texas
      • Does Age Matter in Financial Crime Cases?
      • How to Avoid a Conviction When Falsely Accused of a Financial Crime
      • Can You Be Convicted of Sexual Assault If You Were in a Romantic Relationship With the Accuser?
      • Witness Testimony in Texas Criminal Cases
    • July
      • Texas Arrest Warrant Game Plan
      • Texas Statutory Rape Laws
      • The Complexities of Self-Defense Laws in Texas
      • Is There a Legal Definition of “Too Drunk to Consent?”
      • How and When to Tell Your Side of the Story If You Are Falsely Accused of a Sex Offense
    • June
      • RICO Is About More Than Just Gangs and Mobsters
      • How Can a U.S. Federal Defense Attorney Help Colombian Citizens in their Extradition Case?
      • The Benefits of Having an In-House Private Investigator at a Law Firm
      • Criminal Simulation and Trademark Counterfeiting
      • A Fine Line Between Fiction and Forgery
    • May
      • How Doctors Can Protect Themselves Against Allegations of Healthcare Fraud
      • How to Avoid Getting Accused of Home Contractor Fraud
      • Is Catfishing a Crime?
    • April
      • What Should You Do If Your Workplace Is a Breeding Ground for Financial Crime?
      • Digital Communication Can Be Used As Evidence in Your Criminal Case
    • March
      • What Happens When Victims of Sex Trafficking Get Accused of Sex Trafficking Crimes?
      • Your First Sex Offense Charge Is Worth Fighting to the Finish
      • Which Sex Offenses Are State Jail Felonies Under Texas Law?
    • February
      • Is It a Crime to Text Sexy Photos of Yourself?
      • When the Judge Can Choose Between Probation and Prison, a Criminal Defense Lawyer Makes All the Difference
      • How Afraid Should You Be of Sex Offender Compliance Checks?
  • 2022
    • December
      • DNA Sample Requirements for Sex Offenders
    • November
      • How Much Can a Probation Officer Micromanage Your Career?
      • Can You Get a 100-Year Sentence for Sex Crimes?
    • October
      • What does the Executive Order on Federal Cannabis Possession Cases mean for Texans?
    • August
      • What Does a Search Warrant Mean for Your Criminal Case?
      • Distributing Drugs By Mail is a Federal Crime
      • Receiving Stolen Property in Texas
      • What Is Federal Theft?
    • July
      • Wire Fraud Charges and How to Defend Yourself Against Them
      • Defenses to Money Laundering Charges
      • Know Your Rights, Even If the Police Do Not Inform You of Them
    • June
      • Texas Insurance Fraud Laws
      • Is Wage Theft a Crime in Texas?
    • May
      • What Is the Difference Between Blackmail and Extortion?
      • Texas Bribery Laws
      • The Arraignment: One of the Most Important Moments in Your Criminal Case
      • Where Is the Line Between Acute Business Sense and White-Collar Crime?
    • April
      • Types of Fraud Crimes
      • Understanding Solicitation of a Minor and Indecent Contact
      • Top Things to Know About Federal Fraud Charges Concerning Health Care Providers
      • What is Hospice Fraud?
    • March
      • Understanding Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
      • What Types of Charges Occur in Ponzi Schemes?
      • U.S. Department of Justice Names a Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement
      • Five Things to Know About Computer Hacking Crimes
      • Common Types of Federal Tax Crimes
    • February
      • What is Investment Fraud?
      • Possible Weapons Defense Charges
      • How is Supervised Release Different from Probation and Parole?
      • What is Honest Services Fraud?
      • 3 Things to Know About Federal Fraud Charges and the Internet
      • How Can I Defend Against Health Care Fraud Charges?
    • January
      • Signs You Could be Under Federal Criminal Investigation
      • What is Federal Probation?
      • What is My Right to a Speedy Trial?
      • Does the Defense of Entrapment Apply to My Federal Fraud Charges?
      • What Are Federal Conspiracy Charges?
      • What to Know About CARES Act Fraud and Your Defense
      • 5 Things to Know About Federal Theft Charges
      • Fraud and COVID-19 Testing: What You Should Know If You Are Facing Charges
  • 2021
    • December
      • 5 Things to Know About Unlawful Carrying in Texas
      • What 3 Types of Family Violence Charges are Recognized in Texas?
      • What You Should Know About Wire Fraud
      • Computer Crimes Defense Strategies
      • What Forms Does HealthCare Fraud Take?
      • Defense Strategies for Drug Charges: Unlawful Search
    • November
      • Am I Eligible for an Expunction?
      • Can I Sell a Gun to Friends and Family Members in Texas?
      • Common Defenses to Fraud Crimes
      • What is the Difference Between Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud?
      • How Does the Government Investigate Fraud Crimes?
      • I Never Left My Home: Can I Face Solicitation of a Minor or Indecent Contact Charges?
    • October
      • What Qualifies as an Attempt to Evade Taxes?
      • 5 Things to Know About Healthcare Fraud
      • Dallas airport travelers rank second in Firearms Arrests
    • September
      • What to Do if You Receive a Target Letter From the Federal Government
    • August
      • Understanding the Differences Between Misdemeanors and Felonies
      • What is Constructive Possession in Regards to a Drug Case?
    • July
      • What is PPP Loan Fraud?
    • June
      • What Makes A Drug Offense A Federal Crime?
    • May
      • Can I Get my Drug Arrest Expunged?
      • Mandatory Minimums for Federal Drug Sentencing
    • February
      • How The Federal Government Is Targeting SBA Loan Fraud
      • What You Should Know About PPP Loan Fraud
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Happens If You’re Charged With Theft?
    • November
      • How Do I Successfully Defend Myself Against Charges of Sexual Contact or Abuse of a Child?
    • September
      • Can Sex Crime Arrests Be Expunged?
      • Can Child Pornography Charges be Successfully Fought?
    • August
      • 5 Common Cyber Crimes in the U.S.
      • Under Investigation: The Importance of Hiring an Attorney BEFORE Charges Are Filed
    • July
      • FBI Aim to Prosecute Pandemic-Related Fraud Crimes
    • June
      • 15 Tips to Protect Your Rights After Being Arrested During a Protest
      • Domestic Violence and False Allegations: What Everyone Needs to Know
    • May
      • Common Mistakes Texas Gun Owners Make That Could End in Jail Time
    • April
      • Increased Drug Sales in Dallas Could Lead to More Arrests
    • March
      • Federal Firearm Laws You Might Not Know About
    • February
      • Accidental Child Pornography Access in Texas: The Consequences
    • January
      • How Public Opinion Is Swaying Opioid Prescription Charges
      • What “Evidence” Prosecutors Use in Opioid Prescription Cases
  • 2019
    • December
      • Prescribing Opioids Could Result in Criminal Penalties
    • November
      • Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney for Opioid Prescription Cases?
    • October
      • How Authorities Attempt to Prove Arson Cases
    • August
      • Providing False Medicare Information Is Fraud
    • July
      • First Step Act
    • June
      • Accused of Misconduct on a College Campus: the Differences between Title IX Process and the Criminal Justice System
    • February
      • Revenge Porn
      • Imposition of a Sentence
      • New Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot
  • 2018
    • October
      • Did you know that being in possession of edibles or oil can result in a FELONY in Texas?!
    • February
      • I've been charged with a Federal offense, how do I get out of jail?
  • 2017
    • November
      • Can I Get off Federal Supervised Release Early?
    • September
      • What Does It Mean to Have an ICE/USDHS Hold in a Criminal Proceeding?
    • August
      • US Department of Justice Takes Step Backwards in Raising Forensic Standards
      • What Is a Grand Jury?
      • New Texas Criminal Laws Coming our Way in September!
    • July
      • Starting 9/1/2017 You Can Now Get Your First DWI Non-Disclosed
      • Best Buy Geek Squad Technicians Are FBI Agents?
    • March
      • Forensics Laboratory in Austin, Texas Closed for Errors
    • February
      • Is “Sexting” Against the Law in Texas?
      • Athletes & Criminal Charges
    • January
      • New Laws on Marijuana and What's Up With Texas?
      • Is Public Smoking in Dallas a Misdemeanor?
      • The trial of Dr. Mark Rettenmaier and the Fourth Amendment
      • Will John Battaglia Ever Get Executed?
  • 2016
    • December
      • Fentanyl is a Class II Narcotic, Possession is a Federal Felony
    • September
      • Online Impersonation Laws: What Does Texas Law Prohibit?
    • August
      • In Texas, the Law of Parties Puts a Non-Murderer on Death Row
    • July
      • Breaking the Law Over the Internet: A Look at the Rules and Precedents
      • Race and the Law: Examining the Hate Crime Laws in Texas
    • May
      • Common Questions About the Post-Indictment Phase
    • April
      • The Anatomy of a Criminal Case: The Indictment
      • Common Questions About the Pre-Indictment Phase
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