COVID-19 Scams are Rampant in Texas, Officials Warn
Scammers thrive in times of uncertainty and economic hardship and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Recently, officials warned criminals are using the fear of the coronavirus to defraud Texans of money via texts, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick joined forces with Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan to warn...Read More
Next Steps If Your Appeal is Denied
Dallas, TX , July 25, 2020 Defendants who have been accused, convicted, and sentenced have the legal right to appeal the court’s decision, provided that the decision was not the result of a guilty plea. Appealing the decision of a court is an important legal concept that is essential to our form of justice. But...Read More
Texas Prisoners Serving Short Terms Die from Coronavirus
Texas prisons have an unenviable reputation for their harsh conditions. They became more deadly over the last few months as the coronavirus swept through the inmate population. More than 80 inmates have died in state prisons, many of them while serving short sentences for minor offenses. As Texas criminal defense attorneys, we do everything in...Read More
Fraud prosecution Against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxon Faces Further Delays
Prosecutions of white-collar crimes are often complicated, lengthy, and intricate. However, even by the standards of these offenses, the federal prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a drawn-out affair. Paxton, a Republican, was indicted on felony security fraud charges in 2015. Five years later, the case has still not gone to trial...Read More
Texas Investigators Shut Down Alleged Sex Trafficking Website
Texas routinely leads the nation in sex trafficking crimes. The state’s massive size and its long border with Mexico make it the focus of major investigations into these offenses. This month, the North Texas Trafficking Task Force announced the arrest of a 46-year-old man on a count of promotion of prostitution and reckless disregard of...Read More
What to Do If Your Spouse Has Been Charged with a Federal Crime
What to Do If Your Spouse Has Been Charged with a Federal Crime Getting a call notifying you that your husband or wife has been arrested and charged with a federal crime is a scary experience. You may have a lot of questions. Will this result in a conviction? What are your loved one’s rights?...Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Again Overturns Texas Ruling in a Death Row Appeal
The highest court in the nation has again overruled the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in a death penalty case, siding with a Houston man on death row for a double killing. The court sent Terence Andrus’ case back to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for further review. In a 6-3 ruling, the court...Read More
Protests over George Floyd Killing Ignite Calls for Police Reform in Texas
The killing of George Floyd in Minnesota sparked nationwide protests and increased scrutiny of the treatment of African Americans by police officers in Texas and elsewhere. In Texas, activists have pointed to the killings and mistreatment of black suspects by police officers and called for greater protections for people who come into contact with law...Read More
6 Signs That You’re the Target of a White-Collar Crime Investigation
An investigation is always the first step in the criminal justice process, including cases of suspected white-collar crime. That said, those who are the targets of a white-collar crime investigation don’t always find out in exactly the same way. It is common for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to become involved in such criminal...Read More
How Do I Get My Texas Criminal Case Dismissed?
Texas criminal defense lawyers explain how to get your TX criminal case dismissed. When you’re facing a criminal prosecution in Texas, it’s natural to be curious if there’s a possibility of prosecutors dropping the charges against you. Most people charged with a crime have a lot of questions. Is there a difference between a dropped...Read More