You probably already know the term bank fraud. You may not know how broad bank fraud legislation is and what the term covers. Bank fraud is an attempt to defraud a financial institution, whether against the bank itself or a consumer scammed into giving you money,...
Credit card fraud, which is a crime that involves the unauthorized use of a credit card, is usually a state crime, but it can be a federal crime. Because there are many different kinds of credit card fraud, several federal statutes may apply. When is credit card fraud...
When law enforcement arrests a person for a crime, the person will need to get bail set by a judge to get out. The concept of bail is to provide some security the person will show up for his or her court hearing. The idea is that a person has to pay money or put up...
Money laundering is a federal white collar crime. It involves moving money in an attempt to disguise its origins. Money laundering is typically tied to other crimes. For example, drug cartels launder their money, so authorities do not know it came from drug activity....
In Texas, driving while under the influence (DWI) can lead to significant legal penalties. Fines, jail time, and loss of license are all possible if convicted. You may also experience serious reputational effects, both personally and professionally. Accordingly, you...
On the road, drivers speed for a wide variety of reasons. Speeding results in many serious accidents and causes a lot of people to suffer devastating injuries. Sadly, some speeding-related accidents lead to the loss of life as well. It is important to understand...
All Americans have the right to free speech, but the law does impose restrictions. Accordingly, obscene language and materials can be against the law, and may even trigger federal charges depending on the details of the case. When courts deal with these cases, they...
Auto accidents, slips and falls, sports activities and other such incidents may result in serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. After suffering traumatic brain injuries, many focus on the physical effects, such as headaches, nausea, dizziness or vision...
In Texas, those accused or convicted of a crime and who have served their sentence may have the opportunity to have their records either sealed or expunged. However, it is important to know the difference between an expunction and a nondisclosure order. Therefore,...
The number of alcoholic beverages you consume will have a direct impact on your level of inebriation. As you become more intoxicated, you will also experience decreased driving ability. With every alcoholic beverage you consume, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...