Category Archives: Arrest and Indictment
Steal Property and Get Life Behind Bars: Life Sentences for Theft in Texas
Here in Texas, sentencing for some crimes includes the death penalty – and we use it. The first execution of 2018 occurred here in Texas as Anthony Shore, “The Tourniquet Killer,” was given a lethal injection at the Huntsville Death Chamber as punishment for the killings of five women over in Houston during the 1990s. …
The 2018 Boom in Physician Arrests: Characteristics of the Arrested Doctor
It’s happening: more and more doctors are being arrested and imprisoned on federal charges. This isn’t a shocker, we’ve been warning about it for a while now. For details and background info, check out: Health Care Fraud Prosecutions in 2018: Money and Drugs Doctors in Texas Alert: Feds Are Targeting Health Care Fraud Arrests Doctor…
Resisting Arrest vs Excessive Force: Lessons from Fort Worth Police BodyCam
Back on a hot summer night this past August, a Fort Worth Police Officer named Sergeant Kenneth Pierce responded to a 911 domestic disturbance call. He had been on the job for over 20 years. Family violence calls weren’t new to him. He went to the home with a fellow officer, a rookie named Maria…
When Police Enter Your Home (Or the FBI and ICE) Here in Texas
The Fourth Amendment protects you in the privacy of your home. In the United States, police cannot enter your home whenever they choose to do so (unlike some other countries). Here, your privacy is constitutionally protected and private citizens can reside safely in their homes without concern for the government busting through the front door….
Rand Paul Has 5 Broken Ribs: Simple Assault in Texas
Right now, you probably know that Senator Rand Paul was attacked by his next-door neighbor while mowing his lawn on a Friday afternoon. News reports are Dr. Paul suffered injuries that are much more serious than originally reported. Apparently, he remains hospitalized today after suffering five broken ribs and damage to his lung. It may…
Got Marijuana? What You Need to Know About the Dallas “Cite and Release” Rule
First things first, way too many people here in North Texas who have heard about Dallas’ new “Cite and Release” rule for marijuana possession totally misunderstand the rule. Please spread the word: DALLAS COUNTY HAS NOT DECRIMINALIZED MARIJUANA POSSESSION. Here’s what you need to know about marijuana possession in Dallas County today: The Criminal Charge…
Things to Know about Wire Fraud Today: It’s a Big Deal
Read news stories about arrests or prosecutions here in Texas, and you’ll find Wire Fraud usually gets added into the mix alongside Mail Fraud and the more well-known felonies like Racketeering, or Money Laundering, or Drug Trafficking. Wire fraud is like the apple that gets tossed into the lunchbox – it’s got substance and it…
WHITE COLLAR CRIME: INDICTMENTS OF TEXAS PROFESSIONALS
When Suits Are Arrested White collar crime prosecutions for various kinds of fraud, among other things, are popping up all over Texas right now. Professionals in nice suits and enjoying swanky life styles are getting arrested and charged for all sorts of felonies. What is White Collar Crime? You probably know more about “white collar…
Grand Theft Auto, Carjacking, Joy Rides, and Car Theft Rings: Felony or Misdemeanor in Texas
Several months ago, the Dallas Police Department released a list of the most popular motor vehicles to be stolen in Texas. Apparently, the following ten models of cars and trucks are most likely to be taken by thieves: Ford Pick Up Chevrolet Pick Up Dodge Pick Up Chevrolet Tahoe Honda Civic Honda Accord GMC Pick…
What are Racketeering Charges? Organized Crime, Gangs and Cartels, and Overcharging RICO
Most people think of movies like “The Untouchables” or “the Godfather” when asked about “racketeering” charges and arrests on R.I.C.O. violations. Makes sense; RICO was designed to combat “organized crime” in this country, and as a general rule that has meant the Mafia. The Cosa Nostra was its original target. RICO Act: Racketeering Charges Expand…
