Year: 2019
A person facing drug or intoxication charges should understand how a stay in rehab could affect their case. Most people have the common misconception that a stay in rehab can reduce their charges or if convicted, reduce their sentence, but your attorney will tell you that this is not necessarily true. Your criminal defense lawyer…
A white-collar crime involves criminal activities such as fraud, cybercrime, extortion, embezzlement, and bribery. White collar crimes result in financial gain for the person accused of committing the white-collar crime. People accused of such a crime should consult with a Dallas criminal defense lawyer. If you reside in Dallas, TX and you have been accused…
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects your right to a fair and speedy trial. Here is what that really means. Our criminal justice system is designed to protect the public as a whole and to also ensure that those who are facing charges receive fair, equal treatment and that their rights are…
It’s rare for a child as young as 12 to be charged with a serious offense but in Texas, a boy is facing a possible sentence of 40 years in prison over the fatal shooting of a boxer. The 12-year-old was charged with capital murder over the shooting death of a 24-year-old professional boxer in…
There are distinct differences between state and federal crimes and how they’re handled in the courts. Here’s what you need to know about the differences. Facing charges of any kind can be a worrisome time. You’re naturally worried about your future and the criminal process, including the trial and the potential consequence if found guilty….
Criminal tax fraud is a serious crime. Here is what you need to know about how the IRS defines tax fraud and how it is punished. The terms “IRS audit” and “tax fraud” are ones that tend to instill fear in people, regardless of whether or not they have committed any type of tax-related offense….
Read our latest Blog on this: 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Federal Appeals Explained by Dallas Federal Appellate Attorney Mick Mickelsen The 14 courts of appeals serve as the intermediate appellate jurisdiction for criminal and civil course cases appealed from the county or district courts. Each court of appeals has authority in a certain geographical…
Hate crimes have reached a record high, according to a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The report states that hate crimes have surged to record levels in the 10 largest cities in the country, with hate crimes jumping by 12 percent since 2017. In fact, the numbers are the highest they’ve been…
Since GoFundMe was founded in 2010, people have used it to crowdfund for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the site allows people to quickly spread the word about charitable causes, which allows people from across the country to donate money and help someone in need. However, crowdfunding isn’t also motivated by altruism. In…
A law enacted in Texas in 2015 means many drivers who would previously have lost their licenses can now remain on the road as long as an ignition interlock device is fitted to their vehicles. An ignition interlock is connected to your vehicle. The device is like a breathalyzer. It has a preset level for…