There are certain types of criminal allegations that have the potential to bring life-altering penalties for a Texas defendant, particularly federal-level offenses. Computer crimes are an example of federal offenses that can result in grave consequences, including...
Federal Crimes
Texas women facing charges related to alleged drug operation
Federal drug charges have the potential to bring serious penalties for a defendant convicted of this type of criminal offense. Two women in Texas are facing allegations of drug crimes after the conclusion of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement...
Federal charges filed against man after carjacking
The severity of the charges one is facing determines the types of penalties that may come with a guilty plea or conviction. For example, federal charges are typically more serious than state-level misdemeanor charges, and they carry the potential for lengthy prison...
What constitutes federal charges for firearms crimes?
If you sell, buy or possess a firearm in Texas, it must be in accordance with state and federal laws. It’s important to understand that certain weapons violations come under state jurisdiction while other criminal charges are upgraded to the federal crime level....
Texas couple sentenced after conviction for federal crimes
The penalties -- including fines, time behind bars and more -- one may face for a criminal conviction depend largely on the specific charges and other details of the case. For example, a conviction at the federal level, particularly for a felony, will result in...
What does it mean to commit a crime against the government?
Facing criminal charges of any kind is a serious threat to a defendant, especially if the charge he or she is facing is a federal offense. These types of offenses are particularly serious, coming with potentially life-changing penalties that can include everything...
Texas woman faces federal charges in alleged lottery scam
For most people in Texas, winning the lottery would be a dream come true. Unfortunately, however, the chances of doing so are slim. In fact, officials claim that several people were notified that they had won the lottery as part of a scam. These claims have led to...
Mail theft is a federal crime
Federal crimes are, quite often, much more serious -- and punished more harshly -- than state-level offenses. Mail theft, for example, is a federal crime that can carry significant consequences. The following is an overview of how mail theft is defined under federal...
What’s the difference between federal and state courts?
In the United States, there are two types of courts: state courts and federal courts. If you are accused of a crime and you need to defend yourself, you will need to appear in one of these courts. In most cases, a defendant will be tried in state court, especially if...
Texas father, daughter face federal charges over restaurant
Almost all successful businesses begin with a dream and a plan. Often, it includes months of preparations to secure business space and financing. Unfortunately, even business plans well thought out and created with the best intentions ultimately fail. Despite this,...
