Leaving a Child in a Vehicle in Texas – The Criminal Consequences
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
Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of a Financial Institution
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
Engaging in Deceptive Business Practices in Texas
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
Refusal to Execute Release of Fraudulent Lien or Claim
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
Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
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
Failure to Report a Felony in Texas
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
Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child
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
Resisting Arrest, Search or Transportation in Texas
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
Fraudulent Transfer of Motor Vehicle
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
Dallas Mail Fraud Laws in Texas
Dallas - Fort Worth Federal Criminal Defense
If you have been charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office with mail fraud, you need the knowledge, skill and understanding of an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you ... Read more