The Texas Penal Code name for the violation does not at first glance sound all that serious: "Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student." But a conviction on the sex crime charge can mean a very serious sentence of up to 20 years in a state prison. That is a...
Year: 2017
Texas booms: Drugs and oil
America's economic might has many sources, but one of the most reliable has been oil. Texas is, of course, the epicenter of U.S. oil. The state's oil industry has gotten a big boost in recent years from the boom in shale oil in the western Texas. With the surge in oil...
Another example of how a criminal defense attorney can help you
When a jury understands all the evidence presented to it by prosecutors and a defense attorney, it can then make an informed decision. We read recently of a Texas jury that listened carefully to the evidence in the trial of a 23-year-old woman who had been accused of...
Tips to help prove fault in a car accident claim
When you left for work in the morning, you were not expecting to get in a wreck in the middle of Edinburg. Unfortunately, car accidents happen all the time. Sometimes they are due to bad weather, poorly maintained roads or negligent driving. When you are involved in...
Texas doctors under investigation for sexual assault
The Friday night began with a group of young professionals out on the town. It ended with accusations of sexual assault. Two Texas doctors north of Edinburg are now under investigation for sexual assault, though neither of them has been arrested on that charge. One of...
Texas high school football coach accused of child sex crimes
Few things are bigger in Texas than high school football. A recent arrest has shaken many fans of the sport, however. A high school football coach far to the north of Edinburg was recently accused of child sex abuse, according to news reports. The Irving-area coach...
By the numbers: 14 arrests, 4 pounds of meth, 4 guns, 14,000 grams of GHB
Far north of Edinburg, Texas law enforcement officers have arrested 14 people and seized a wide variety of items. West of Dallas, Parker County officials say those arrested are part of a drug trafficking operation that is peddling methamphetamine and hydroxybutyrate...
Texas woman arrested for DWI drives off in trooper’s patrol car
It's nearly a 7-hour drive from Edinburg north to Madison County. But if you were behind the wheel of a police car with its flashing lights, you might be able to make it there in a bit less time. Law enforcement officials say a Madison County woman who had been...
Valley pharmacist out on bond
A pharmacy owner in Mission, was able to post a $100,000 bond and return home after spending almost a week in U.S. Marshal Service detention area. Law enforcement officials arrested the man on suspicion of committing health care fraud. According the prosecution, the...
FBI arrests Texas woman for “virtual kidnapping for ransom”
A police officers was driving down a highway when he got a phone call from a number he did not recognize. When he answered, he heard the unfamiliar voice of a woman screaming. Another voice broke in to tell him that unless he transferred money to the callers, he would...