Kidnapping is famously a federal crime. The Federal Bureau of Investigation always shows up when a suspected kidnapping takes place, starting with the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s toddler son in 1932, even though kidnapping at that point was not a federal crime. Congress passed a law that same year making kidnapping a federal matter, and…
Far too many people overestimate their ability to successfully navigate a vehicle from a place when they have been drinking or taking drugs to their home. Some of these people will get caught and face the legal consequences of their actions. As bad as those consequences are in Texas, even for a first-offense conviction for…
The sentence almost does not matter when it comes to sexual assault charges. If you are convicted of sexual assault, you will be on the state’s sex offender registry, likely for the rest of your life. Given that being on the sex offender registry can have all manner of negative impacts on your ability to…
While Texas has a fraud statute, it does not cover wire fraud. No state has a wire fraud statute – the crime is strictly under federal jurisdiction. Wire fraud crimes are investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, sometimes with assistance from the Secret Service, and the charges that are brought against those suspected of…
No one calls a criminal defense attorney when they are not facing – or have no reason to believe they will be facing – criminal charges. That is not surprising. What might be surprising is that many people do not hire a criminal defense attorney even once they have been arrested and charged, or at…
There are approximately 1.34 million attorneys in the United States. With so many options, finding the best criminal defense attorney in Texas can be quite a challenge. If you are charged with a crime, finding a person to provide the legal defense you need is essential, and no one wants to choose a subpar lawyer.…
Did you know that aggravated sexual assault in Texas can carry a penalty of up to life in prison? If you are facing aggravated sexual assault charges, you’ll want to know exactly what the law says and what it includes. Keep reading for more information about Texas sexual assault laws and what you should do…
Texas laws follow the “three strikes” policy, which means that your third felony conviction can result in a long prison sentence. What does this have to do with DWI? According to Texas law, your third DWI offense counts as a felony. Even worse, there is no statute of limitations on counting your previous DWI offenses…
Has your identity been stolen? 15 million consumers suffered identity theft in 2016 alone. That amounts to 1 in every 16 U.S. adults! To protect yourself, you need to know the signs of identity theft. Once you identify that you might be a victim, it’s vital to know what steps to take. The faster you implement these…
If you have been arrested on criminal charges, the record of that arrest can follow you throughout your life. It can cause you serious problems in the job and housing market unless you take steps to get its record removed. Expunction is one way to help you move on with your life. If you qualify,…
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