Day: August 14, 2018

Hate Crime

Texas has had a hate crime statute since 2001. However, the law is used sparingly and many people who are arrested for hate crimes are not eventually convicted. Hate crime charges can also be brought by the federal authorities. Last month, a 26-year-old man was convicted of a federal hate crime for burning down a…

Defending Different Types of Federal Conspiracy Charges

Federal conspiracy charges are tough to defend. Learn about the charges and how to prepare the best defense. Federal prosecutors are often faced with the challenge of presenting difficult cases. One of their favorite tools to help seal a win and maximize sentencing is by adding federal conspiracy charges to the mix. Federal conspiracy is…