Gun Restrictions: How You Can Get Into Trouble
Gun restrictions in Texas are less stringent than in other parts of the U.S., but the Lone Star State does follow federal law, so it’s not exactly the Wild West. While gun owners can breathe a sigh of relief when living or traveling through our region, they do have to be mindful of the limitations. […]
Drug Trafficking: Your 5 Best Defenses to Avoid Jail Time
The Texas Health and Safety Code provides guidance for dealing with drug trafficking infractions, and as is often the case, fallout depends largely on the amount of drugs involved and any connected crimes that occur as a result. To get a drug trafficking conviction, the prosecution must prove the defendant knowingly delivered an illegal substance […]
In Texas, What Happens If You Carry A Gun Without a License?
Gun laws can vary from state to state, so the simple act of figuring out whether you’re breaking the law can be a confusing one. Texas has some of the more lenient laws, but that doesn’t mean it’s free from restrictions. To grasp what those restrictions are, let’s first look at the difference between the […]
Computer Hacking: What Happens If You’re Found Guilty?
Computer hacking and the film Catch Me If You Can are kindred spirits in a sense. If you’ve never seen the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg, then here’s a quick summary. DiCaprio plays real-life con artist Frank Abagnale. Hanks is the agent trying to catch him. Before Abagnale’s […]
Is Money Laundering a White Collar Crime?
Thankfully, the only money laundering most of us have done in our lives is when we forget to empty out our pockets before doing the wash. Criminally speaking, many aren’t even sure what the crime is, or they have a heck of a time explaining it. In simple terms, money laundering occurs when you do […]
Weapon Sales: How to Know When You’ve Committed a Crime
Responsible weapon sales are critical in ensuring deadly weapons do not get into the hands of the wrong people. But while there are rules and regulations a licensed dealer must adhere to, there are very few criminal cases brought against those who follow, or attempt to follow, the law. Still, “few” and “none” aren’t the […]
Organized Crime Statistics: What Are the Most Common Crimes?
Organized crime invokes images of Don Vito Corleone from the Oscar-winning film The Godfather. That’s because, for the better part of the 20th Century, society thought about the mafia as the most prevalent, and successful, criminal organization. But saving the term strictly to mobsters is near-sighted. Organized crime can include youth and street gangs. It […]
Tax Evasion: When Will the IRS Send You to Jail?
Tax evasion is a scary term catapulted to the top of the national spotlight every March or April. It’s understandable why you would be frightened of it. As Jerry Seinfeld once said, “They’re the IRS, they can take anything they want!” While that’s something of an exaggeration — no agency is above the law — […]
What’s a Forged Prescription, and How’s It Sentenced?
Forged prescription practices are of growing concern in the U.S. One look at the opioid epidemic explains why. In 2017 alone, there were between 42,000 and 50,000 overdose deaths, depending on which set of numbers you believe. Legitimate. Illegitimate. People have gained more access to these prescription medications through a variety of methods. It impacts […]
Child Pornography: What’s the Best Legal Defense?
“Serious” doesn’t even begin to describe the severity of child pornography in the eyes of the law. A single first-time conviction at the federal level could receive anywhere from 15-30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines under Texas state law go even further. A tried-and-convicted defendant could receive anywhere from 5-99 years in prison. This sentence […]