White collar crime is considered very seriously here in Texas. Those who are accused of crimes such as money laundering or fraud might assume that the absence of any violence in connection with the crime means that a guilty verdict will not result in significant punishment. This is untrue and may have an ultimately negative […]

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Here in Texas, gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis has recently proposed that the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault crimes be eliminated (Davis calls for an end to statute of limitations for rape). Currently, the statute stands at 10 years, except for crimes against children or if no one in the state’s database is […]

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Embezzlement is a much more common crime in Texas than people might realize. Those who are accused of white collar crimes like this may not know exactly what it means or entails. Having a thorough knowledge of the details may help one prepare a proper defense and help to facilitate as positive an outcome as […]

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When someone from Texas is charged with a drug-related offense, he or she may not understand the potential upset it might cause within his or her life. Those who are convicted of drug crimes could have trouble maintaining current employment or even finding a new position. This is not to mention what might happen to […]

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It is not uncommon for citizens here in Texas to face a DWI charge at some point in their lives. When this happens, they might not be aware of just how seriously prosecutors consider these types of offenses. A person convicted of drunk driving could face fines, lose his or her license, or even be […]

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When people are convicted of offenses relating to drugs, it has the potential to change their lives forever. If the person accused happens to be a young person, a sentence of significant jail time can be even more devastating. It is important that anyone, of any age, takes accusations of drug crimes seriously in order […]

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Some of our readers may have heard of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. For those who are not familiar with them, the guidelines are a set of rules concerning the uniform imposition of sentences in federal criminal cases. Judges utilize these guidelines as a benchmark in issuing sentences, though they are not binding. Under a new […]

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In Texas, law enforcement takes any crimes relating to drug possession and/or trafficking very seriously. These types of offenses are punishable with significant jail time, high fines, or other means. Those who are accused of all types of drug crimes will want to be aware of the potential ramifications within all aspects of their lives. […]

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