Society has recognized that easy access to prescriptions for opioid pain medications resulted in opioid use disorder for millions of people. Governments reacted by imposing Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) to halt people from getting endless prescription...
Criminal Defense
Currency Structuring: What it is and Why Not to Do it
Arranging a monetary transaction with a financial institution in such a way that you work around the compulsory reporting is prohibited by Texas law. These laws are written in a highly specific way to close off any potential loopholes — and to eliminate the temptation...
Why are study drugs dangerous and not worth the risk?
Some Texas college students feel so much pressure that they resort to taking certain drugs. So-called “study drugs” are often legally prescribed to individuals with legitimate medical conditions. However, when they’re used by college students, they can do more harm...
Simulated drugs in Texas: What you need to know
Simulated drugs are a particularly dangerous trend in the world of illicit substances. They involve passing off some other substance as a drug and pretending for one reason or another that the substance is a drug. While they have not been explicitly challenged in...
Securities fraud
A false statement regarding a company or its stock value is one type of securities fraud. Insider trading, the buying or selling of stock with information that the public does not know is also a crime. One might know something about securities regulation in order to...
Consent and assault defense
Violent altercations can take many forms. In Texas, the law allows people to defend themselves when assaulted, but a fine line may exist between self-defense and assault. And then there are situations where violent altercations occur when someone gives consent to...
Getting your license back after a suspension
In Texas, your license may be suspended if you are convicted of driving while drunk or impaired. The same may be true if you refuse to submit to field sobriety tests during a traffic stop, and this may be the case even if you are ultimately cleared of other criminal...
Fewer juveniles are appearing in adult courts
The number of juvenile offenders having to face adult courts in Texas is slowly decreasing. This is a trend that is occurring all across the U.S. The effect of this historic decrease is a net positive for both juvenile offenders and the justice system. A number of...
Reducing a felony drug charge through a plea bargain
Each year, people living in Texas find themselves facing drug charges. It's understandable to feel confused during this stressful time. If you're facing these types of charges, it could be beneficial to learn about plea bargains. With that in mind, here's a closer...
What is the definition of bankruptcy fraud?
Filing for bankruptcy in the state of Texas doesn't have to signal the end. It can come as a result of investment losses or the closure of a business. But it shouldn't be a cause for despair. With a bit of patience and effort, you can work your way out. The crucial...