Texas Court Sentences Man To 20 Years In Prison For Fraud Scheme
Aug 15, 2021
White-collar crimes like fraud may not seem as serious as violent crimes such as murder or armed robbery. But depending on the nature–and dollar amount–of the fraud, a person can face serious felony c...
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Do Police Have To Give A Miranda Warning When Public Safety Is In Jeopardy?
Aug 15, 2021
In general, the police must give you a Miranda warning–i.e., you have the right to remain silent and speak with an attorney–before questioning you. Any custodial statements made prior to giving the wa...
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Do Police Have To Advise You Of Your Rights Before Making An Arrest?
Aug 15, 2021
During a custodial interrogation, the police are required to advise you of your rights–i.e., to remain silent and speak with an attorney–before questioning you. Any statements made prior to such warni...
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How A “Dating Relationship” Can Elevate Misdemeanor Assault To A Felony
Aug 15, 2021
In Texas, assault is ordinarily a Class A misdemeanor. But prosecutors can bump the charge to a third-degree felony if the assault is an act of family violence (i.e., domestic violence). The felony ch...
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When Is The Use Of Force Justified In Self-Defense?
Aug 15, 2021
if someone tries to rob you with a gun, you can lawfully use force to stop them. That is self-defense. Similarly, if you see someone robbing a third person on the street, you can also use force to sto...
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What Are The Penalties For Insurance Fraud In Texas?
Aug 15, 2021
One of the most common white collar crimes prosecuted in Texas is insurance fraud. The state Penal Code defines insurance fraud as the act of filing a statement containing "false or misleading materia...
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Can I Be Charged With Drug Possession Even If No Drugs Are Found On Me?
Jun 16, 2021
Under Texas law, a person commits a crime if they "knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance." The word possession in this context means to have "actual care, custody, control or manag...
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So you want to be a whistleblower?
May 16, 2021
This article discusses bringing a false claims act case against someone or an entity defrauding the government. Bringing a False Claims Act Case The False Claims Act prohibits persons or entities from...
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Assault & Battery in Texas
May 12, 2021
Assault and battery refer to the threat of and the actual commission of violence against another person. Although they are among the most common violent crimes to be charged in the state, they carry t...
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