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A conspiracy is a plan to do something illegal or dangerous. In Texas, when law enforcement suspects that individuals are participating in a drug conspiracy, they may bring up federal charges. This often carries stiffer sentences than state-level charges and can even...
The court system uses bail to help better ensure you will return to court. You can either pay the bail in cash or pay a bail bonding company to post bail for a non-refundable fee. The legal system calls this a bond. Generally, the judge will set bail based on various...
Health care programs in Texas and other parts of the country are experiencing a major wave of fraud. This can take the form of submitting false claims to Medicare or Medicaid. It can also involve taking kickbacks, patient steering, and other knowingly fraudulent acts....
Some Texas residents have likely received emails from individuals or groups claiming to be government officials or royalty that offer vast sums of money in return for a modest payment to cover the expenses involved. These emails are sent by scammers who are committing...
Texas law prohibits individuals from possessing any type of controlled substance. However, penalties may be enhanced if you are found to be in possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute it. The exact sentence you might face if convicted of such a...
Criminal charges of any kind are life-changing for any Texas resident. Depending on certain factors, you could face state or federal charges. There are a few differences between the two. Understanding state crimes Being criminally charged at the state level is usually...
Healthcare fraud costs the nation approximately $68 billion per year. This means it happens more often than expected in subtle ways you might fail to detect. However, by understanding how it occurs in Texas, you can take measures that can prevent you from making...
Anyone who visits a health care provider likely wishes the professional to behave honestly. However, some providers skirt ethical rules and the law. A doctor could order an unnecessary blood test from a Texas lab for no reason other than to raise a bill. Such actions...
I Have Been Offered A Plea Bargain Instead Of Going To Trial In Federal Court. Should I Accept The Plea Bargain? It is impossible to provide a general answer to this question. However, most cases are generally resolved through a plea bargain. In deciding whether to...
I Have To Meet With A Probation Officer Who Will Be Preparing My Pre-Sentence Report, Should My Lawyer Offer To Go With Me To This Meeting? Absolutely. The presentence report is one of the most important aspects of any federal criminal case. This report will follow...