The hot weather in Texas can pose risk of serious injury or death to a child left unattended in a motor vehicle. Accordingly, the Texas legislature enacted laws providing criminal penalties for such an act. If you have b... Read more
Have you or someone you know been accused of or charged with the misappropriation or misapplication of funds or property entrusted to them? Have you been charged with using trust property for your own benefit, or with tr... Read more
Have you been arrested for or charged with engaging in deceptive business practices in Texas? In recent years, faced with increasing complaints from consumers, Texas prosecutors and law enforcement authorities have alloc... Read more
Have you been charged with assault in Texas? You could be facing misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on a variety of factors. The penalties can be severe, including up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $10,00... Read more
Have you been arrested and charged with evading arrest or detention in Texas? Are you uncertain of your rights, concerned about the potential penalties? Do you have questions or concerns about the potential defenses you ... Read more
Have you been arrested or charged with unlawful possession of a firearm in Texas? Are you uncertain what the potential consequences will be, as well as any defenses you may legitimately raise? This blog posts identifies ... Read more
Have you been charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon in Texas? Are you unsure of the potential ramification of such a charge? Do you have questions or concerns about what potential defenses you might raise? This blog ... Read more
If you have performed work on a construction project, and executed a lien against the property, you can find yourself facing criminal charges if you fail to release the lien, or if the lien is considered to be fraudulent... Read more
Are you facing charges of hindering apprehension or prosecution under the provisions of the Texas Penal Code? There are defenses you can raise. This blog post provides an overview of the law, as well as defenses you may ... Read more
In Texas, if you are a witness to a felony, you cannot simply pretend you didn’t see it or have knowledge that it occurred. The Texas legislature has made it a crime to fail to report a felony. The law was enacted in 2... Read more
It can be your worst nightmare to have a child accidentally get their hands on a firearm. You may be stunned, however, to find yourself facing criminal charges in such a situation. The Texas legislature has set forth spe... Read more
When a police officer in Texas attempts to arrest, search or transport you, and you use any type of force to resist, you may find yourself facing additional criminal charges. The Texas legislature has enacted specific pr... Read more
If you have been arrested and released on bail in Texas, you are required by law to appear at all schedule court hearings. Even if you don’t have to post bail to secure your release, if you fail to appear, you can be c... Read more
Dallas – Plano Criminal Defense Fraud Attorneys A “fraudulent transfer of motor vehicle” happens when a car is sold or taken without the consent of its owner. This involves car sales, leases, subleases, and prop... Read more
Citizens of Texas have the right to bear arms and protect themselves. But, if a citizen breaks certain laws, he or she may have this right revoked. Anyone convicted of a felony is considered a safety risk to the general ... Read more
Drug possession (including marijuana) in "drug-free" zones in Texas can result in more severe penalties and punishments than possession outside of those areas. Depending on the charge, a range of punishment may be raised... Read more
When most people hear the term "money laundering," they think of the transfers of money that has been involved in serious criminal activity - drugs or white - collar crime - among people who are actively engaged in the c... Read more
When we talk about forgery, usually we are talking about falsely making out a check or some other means of obtaining money by fraud. However, forgery can include falsely signing a will or a deed or some other recorded in... Read more
Deceptive business practices sound like something that should be handled in the civil courts. But District and County Attorneys in Texas have recently been discussing the criminal aspects of these situations and focusing... Read more
The transfer of title to an item of property, especially a house or some other highly valuable asset, is usually something that you are free to do as you please. However, if you deed your house to your wife to avoid losi... Read more
