The Downfall of Subway’s Jared Fogle

September 2, 2015

Many people have been shocked by the recent news that Jared Fogle, the famous Subway pitchman, has plead guilty to multiple sexual offenses involving children. The charges to which Fogle has plead guilty include distributing and receiving child pornography as well as traveling to engage in paid sex with minors. It is alleged that Fogle […]

Parole Hearings: What to Expect and How to Handle It

August 26, 2015

Before an inmate can be released from prison and placed on parole, there must be a parole hearing conducted by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Parole hearings are used to determine whether or not an inmate is ready to be released from incarceration and placed under community supervision, based on the decision of the […]

What Is Probable Cause and When Can Police Use It Against Me?

August 19, 2015

The issue of probable cause can come up when law enforcement officers decide to make an arrest, conduct a search of private property or when a person is prosecuted for a criminal offense. In the U.S. legal system, the concept of probable cause is based on language found in the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. […]

Check Kiting: Victimless Crime? Not quite…

August 5, 2015

Check kiting is a type of check fraud that is perpetrated under many different circumstances in Texas. At the most basic level, check kiting occurs when a person takes advantage of the time delay between depositing a check and the time when the check clears. For some people, check kiting may be a way to […]

The Most Common Types of White Collar Crime

July 29, 2015

Many people may have heard the term “white collar crime” on the evening news or on television dramas. This is a catch-all term used to refer to a number of different illegal activities. The name is derived from the fact that these types of criminal offenses are usually perpetrated by people who work for major […]