The design of the legal system in the United States means there are multiple levels. The highest level is the federal government, which has jurisdiction over the whole country. The next is the state level, which handles matters within the state boundaries. Each level...
The cost of medical care is often a problem for many people. You may feel like you are helping a friend or family member by sharing your prescription drugs with them when they are sick or injured. But you should be aware it is illegal to share prescription drugs, and...
Modern medicine gives doctors numerous ways to mitigate acute and chronic pain. Many prescription medications are addictive, though. Moreover, prescription pain medication can come with serious side effects. This means doctors must be careful when deciding what to...
Car accidents happen nearly every day in South Texas, which you probably already know if you have spent any time on the road. Even if you are the best driver in town, the risk of an accident remains. Hopefully, you will not find yourself in this situation, but here...
When another person's negligence results in catastrophic injuries, you may find yourself struggling to pay the medical bills. Learning to function after an accident can be difficult. You must adapt to your new reality on top of paying for your care. While you can file...
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...