If you are facing federal charges, you are probably wondering what the initial steps are and if there is any chance for a release from jail before the trial starts. One of the first steps is an initial hearing. During this time, the judge will usually make a bail...
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What to do if you are federally charged for money laundering
If you face federal money laundering charges, chances are you feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. These charges are serious and can result in up to 20 years in prison and fines as high as $500,000. Contact an attorney to help guide you through this complicated...
Defense against alien smuggling charges
Border states such as Texas experience a significant number of non-citizens arriving every day. With immigration issues becoming a prominent part of local and national platforms, a conviction of bringing in or harboring certain aliens can change your life and affect...
Mexico’s no-tolerance law on crossing the border with a gun
Gun ownership extends long into our Mexican-American history. It is not illegal to own a gun but it is when trying to cross the Mexican border. Unless you have a government permit issued prior to crossing, you are automatically guilty of committing a crime. Mexican...
Alleged drug dealer arrested enroute to Texas for beard contest
There is little doubt that facial hair has made a big, bushy comeback in recent years. Think of sports stars such as Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers and James Harden of the Houston Rockets as two celebrities making thick, long beards popular. The fad extends to...
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...
Edinburg area men arrested after posing for cocaine photo
A Rio Grande Valley TV station reports that some area men might regret the urge to capture a moment. The men were arrested at a home near Edinburg, officials said. After they were taken into custody as part of a cocaine trafficking investigation, the homeowner told...
After plane finally lands in Texas, pilot arrested on drug charges
Homeland Security officials began tracking the flight of a single-engine airplane as it made its way to Texas from Medford. Oregon. On its way to the Lone Star State, the plane had a fuel stop in Arizona. Federal agents were apparently waiting to take the pilot into...