There are multiple reasons why you may find yourself caught in criminal behavior at your workplace in Texas. Often, white-collar crime appears harmless at first, but can quickly spiral out of control when conditions encourage questionable practices. Your familiarity...
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Man charged with DWI after crash that takes child’s life
A man is facing charges for driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle crash that fatally wounded one child. After his discharge from the hospital, police arrested the 34-year-old for DWI, which police state was a contributing factor in the accident. Two-car...
Seeking Compassionate Release from Federal Prison because of COVID-19
If a person has already been convicted and sentenced to a term of federal prison, this does not mean that the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic is not relevant to them. In 2018, the First Step Act was passed which modified the way people can seek compassionate release...
Governor Abbott’s COVID-19 Order and Release from Dallas County Jail
On Sunday, Governor Abbot issued an Executive Order in an attempt to stop the release of thousands of people in jails across Texas due to concerns over the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) outbreak. This broad act will have an impact on thousands of cases prosecuted in...
COVID-19 and Potential Release from Dallas County Jail
As anyone with a loved one in the Dallas County Jail knows, these are trying times. Recent news reports that the COVID-19 virus (or “Coronavirus”) was detected in five inmates on March 25th are disturbing given the nature of the virus and the Jail’s inability to stop...
Can you fix your reputation after a DWI?
When you are hit with a DWI charge in Texas, it could feel as though your life has been upended. If you hold a position of trust or are well-known throughout your city or professional network, a DWI could leave you feeling hopeless. Fortunately, there are active...
The fine line between bribery and extortion
Extortion and bribery crimes periodically make national news. High-profile cases can get caught in the public’s collective imagination, impacting famous reputations for years. Many people remember when former “Late Night” host David Letterman was targeted by a former...
Understanding infractions, misdemeanors and felonies
Infractions, misdemeanors and felonies are categories used to diagnose the severity of a crime, directly correlating with punishment. Generally, an infraction is less serious than a misdemeanor, and a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony. Understanding the...
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