It was a surprise to you to find out that you were under investigation for fraud. Now, you're not sure what you should do. Should you always cooperate? Should you search for any unusual paperwork and submit it to investigators? If you're under a federal investigation,...
Year: 2017
Don’t get caught with marijuana in Texas
Federal laws still classify marijuana as a Schedule I drug. It is an illegal substance without any recognized benefits. States across the country have started to decriminalize the drug, which means that criminal penalties don't apply to certain marijuana charges on a...
Blackout Wednesday and Thanksgiving are just around the corner
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it, the start of a busy drunk driving season. With so many holidays between now and the end of the year, it's not unusual for the police to have their hands full. Fortunately, there are many options for staying out of...
This is what happens if you refuse a breath test in Texas
If you live in Texas, you should know that you are required to take a breathalyzer test if an officer stops you and asks you to do so. When you get your license, you automatically agree that you will submit a breath test upon request. This is called implied consent....
Why you should consider taking a plea deal
There is no easy way to tell a person whether or not to take a plea deal. He or she may believe that he or she is the one who can make that decision, and no one else's say matters. The truth is that your attorney likely has a good idea of whether or not that plea deal...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer test in Texas?
In a perfect world, drinking and driving would not be an issue. However, despite being a proud and wonderful place, Texas is not a perfect world, nor any other state in the union. The reality of the matter is that good people often make foolish errors and find...
What is the crime of money laundering?
Unless you've been living under a rock these past five or six months, you likely have heard or read some as-yet-unproven allegations about key figures close to the president or his administration and money laundering. Until the full facts are made known, however, it's...