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What To Know About Mortgage Fraud Under Texas Law
Mortgage fraud typically involves intentional misrepresentations of facts to a lender to obtain a financial benefit or secure a property loan. Mortgage fraud is a serious crime in Texas, and a person who fraudulently obtains mortgage financing can find themselves charged with a crime and facing jail time. Chapter 32.32 of the Texas Penal… Read More »
What To Know About Doorbell Cameras And Your Legal Rights In A Criminal Case
Doorbell camera services have exploded in popularity in recent years, with homeowners everywhere signing up for affordable home security systems. Entryways of millions of homes are now equipped with 24/7 surveillance cameras. These systems, accessible through apps and personal accounts, log almost all movement and activity in their range of view. Home camera systems… Read More »
What To Know About Paycheck Protection Program Fraud In Texas
When COVID-19 restrictions locked down businesses in Texas and worldwide, the Federal Government acted by establishing the Paycheck Protection Program and other measures to protect business owners. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a loan program established within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act in March 2020. To help small… Read More »
What To Know About Restitution In Texas
Sentencing in a criminal case is not only about potential jail time. It also involves terms of probation, fees and costs, and restitution to a crime victim in many cases. Restitution is a court ordered requirement that addresses a victim’s losses due to an incident. Restitution seeks to restore victims to a position they… Read More »
What Happens If Your Teenager Is Caught With Drugs?
Any parent is bound to feel shocked and disappointed if their child is caught with any type of narcotic and charged with possession. Even in juvenile cases, drug possession can have harsh consequences for those caught and found guilty of possession. For youths, this can have lasting impacts on their future – including their… Read More »
How Does Jury Selection Work In A Texas Criminal Trial?
Texas criminal defendants have a Constitutional right to a speedy and public trial before a jury of their peers. The Sixth Amendment makes this one of the most fundamental and well-recognized rights in the Bill of Rights. The right to a jury trial was pushed by the Founders in response to harsh, unfair trials… Read More »
What To Expect From Arrest To Verdict In A Texas Criminal Case
Most people pay little attention to how the criminal justice process in Texas unfolds, since it does not affect them directly. Aside from a general idea from following the news or watching procedural crime dramas on TV, not many people know all the steps involved from start to finish in a criminal case. This… Read More »
How And When Can A DWI Charge Be Reduced In Texas?
An arrest and criminal charge for drunk driving in Texas can be frightening for those charged, and for good reason. Driving while intoxicated under Texas law is an offense that law enforcement and prosecutors take seriously, and will not hesitate to invoke the toughest possible penalties allowed under the circumstances. What are the penalties… Read More »
How Can Prior Convictions Affect A Texas Criminal Case?
A criminal conviction on a person’s record has a number of consequences, not least of which include issues applying for jobs, housing, and other matters. A prior conviction can also rear its ugly head when a person finds themselves in legal trouble once again. Prosecutors can use a prior offense at trial or at… Read More »
What To Know About Resisting Arrest And Evading Arrest Charges In Texas
A run-in with the law can lead to any number of potential criminal charges in Texas. Among them are charges of Resisting Arrest, or Evading Arrest. These charges are often combined with other charges related to the incident or traffic stop. For some defendants, charges of Resisting or Evading Arrest in Texas can come… Read More »