The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency recently arrested eight people in east Texas on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges. The defendants are accused of distributing industrial chemicals "nationwide" for use as a recreational drug. Earlier in July, DEA...
Month: July 2020
I’ve violated my probation: What’s next?
If you are currently on probation, you know that you are only one wrong move away from facing jail time. Therefore, you're probably worried about making a mistake or unintentionally violating a rule. If you believe that you may have violated your probation, you may be...
2 Texas men face weapons charges, more
When a crime is reported, there is an understandable desire for law enforcement authorities to provide answers, often in the form of making an arrest. Despite this desire, there must be sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In many cases in...
Just how reliable are roadside drug field tests?
Not very reliable, as it turns out. That is according to the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica, which published a critical review of drug field tests in 2016. The investigators discovered that the $2 drug tests most police use haven’t been updated in...
Using the truth as a form of defense
If you have been accused of a crime, you will likely be concerned about the potential consequences that a conviction will carry. If you have been accused of a federal crime, being found guilty will almost certainly lead to jail time. While this is concerning, it's...
Texas couple, employee accused of federal crimes
For most homeowners in Texas, the loss of their home due to fire is likely one of the most devastating events that they can face. Unfortunately, for one couple, this loss was followed by an accusation that the fire occurred when one of the homeowners attempted to burn...
Domestic violence reports to Dallas police jumped more than 12% during COVID-19 lockdown
Texas' recent shelter-in-place order to try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been partially lifted, though the disease is still impacting our ability to work and gather safely. Spending so much time at home has given some of us the chance to reconnect with our...
Understanding the law after a money-laundering accusation
Anyone can be accused of money laundering. While many associate the crime with hardened criminals, it's actually common in the corporate world. Those who are involved in transferring or handling money in their personal life or in their professional life could be...
An overview of cocaine laws in Texas
If you are facing drug-related charges, you will need to consider the type of drug that you are accused of being involved with as well as the state that you are facing charges in. Both of these factors will play a huge part in the likely consequences you will face....
