What Are the Penalties for Credit Card Abuse in Texas?

November 1, 2017

Credit and debit card abuse is considered a fraud crime in Texas. Fraud crimes usually involve a form of trickery. In credit or debit card abuse crimes, an individual takes another person’s financial account details without his or her consent, with the intent of making unauthorized purchases or removing cash from the account.  

The Consequences for Attempted Murder in Texas

October 25, 2017

The consequences of attempted murder, also known as attempted homicide, are dire. No violent crime is more serious than murder, the unlawful and intentional decision by one person to take another person’s life. Aside from federal crimes, such as treason and espionage, murder is the singular crime for which capital punishment is available. Attempted murder […]

How Jury Selection Works during a Texas Criminal Case

October 18, 2017

Most defendants and their families and loved ones have questions about jury selection in a Texas criminal case. Jury selection, or voir dire, is considered the most crucial part of the jury trial because it determines: The jurors who will sit in judgment of the defendant in a trial. The jury’s first impression about the issues involves. […]

Warning Signs of Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships

October 11, 2017

We read about the warning signs of inappropriate student-teacher relationships almost each day. We hear about improper student-teacher relationships all too often. News concerning allegations of inappropriate relationships between teachers and their students is on the rise in Texas. Some say it’s an epidemic: Texas currently ranked number one in the nation involving the number of cases […]

Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim After Hurricane Harvey

October 4, 2017

If your personal or commercial property was damaged by Hurricane Harvey, use the following tips to prevent delays to your first-party insurance claims. If you’re working with an insurance company in Harvey’s aftermath, recognize that insurance adjusters are on high alert for insurance fraud claims. Plan to support your first-party insurance claim with independent assessments […]