17 Different Types of Legal Defenses in Criminal Law

17 Different Types of Legal Defenses in Criminal Law

When you have been charged with a crime, one of the first questions you might ask is what types of defenses are available to you. This is where you will need to know the legal defenses in criminal law and where defense lawyer strategies that have been perfected with time and experience can help you.

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What Happens If You Lose an Appeal?

What Happens If You Lose an Appeal?

If you lose your appeal, then you may want to consider whether you want to go through the process of another appeal. The decision is ultimately up to the individual, but it is important to understand that there are risks involved. You should always consult with an experienced federal appeal lawyer in these situations. What

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What Is a PSI Report? – Who Writes a Federal PSI & How Is It Used?

What Is a PSI Report? – Who Writes a Federal PSI & How Is It Used?

If you’re facing criminal charges, you will likely start hearing a lot of legal jargon as your case progresses. A presentence investigation report, also known as a PSI report, is just one legal concept you will hear about until your case is over. So why is a PSI ordered, and what does the presentence investigation

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Real Estate Fraud: Don’t Be a Victim

Real Estate Fraud: Don’t Be a Victim

If you’ve been accused of mortgage fraud or federal tax crimes related to real estate fraud, there’s a good chance you’ve fallen victim to an overzealous federal court system. Following the housing bubble, prosecutors were expected to put their best efforts forward when it came to mortgage fraud. Unfortunately, this has led to innocent victims

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Are You “Accidentally” Committing Medicare Fraud?

Are You “Accidentally” Committing Medicare Fraud?

Medicare fraud is a serious topic that affects seniors across the nation and wastes billions of taxpayer dollars every year. When discussing Medicare fraud, many people focus on con artists and scammers who take seniors’ Medicare numbers to use them illegally. But many doctors and other medical practitioners perform Medicare fraud as well, over the course of providing very real

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Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion | Differences and Legality

Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion | Differences and Legality

If you lower your tax bill under false pretenses, you will run into issues. It’s time to look at tax avoidance vs. tax evasion so you can avoid breaking the law. You may take legal steps toward avoidance to ensure maximum after-tax income. On the other hand, if you fail to pay your tax bill

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How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney

How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney

One of the most difficult choices you may ever face is deciding how to choose a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one. We get it. It’s hard, but it’s also important to find a good criminal defense attorney, someone who boasts a reputation of dependability and success. There are several factors you’ll

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Summary Adjudication vs. Summary Judgment: When to Use One Over the Other

Summary Adjudication vs. Summary Judgment: When to Use One Over the Other

When considering summary judgment vs. summary adjudication as trial strategies, you should consult with Texas lawyers who possess the resources and knowledge of these nuanced procedural techniques to help you. Keep reading to learn more about the ins and outs of summary adjudication and summary judgment. The Difference between Summary Adjudication and Summary Judgment Summary

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How to Avoid Copyright Infringement

How to Avoid Copyright Infringement

Copyright, like trademark and patent, is a type of intellectual property protection designed to safeguard the creator, owner, or holder’s exclusive right to claim an original work as their own. Copyright is protected by laws passed by Congress, giving it preemptive power over state laws and making it the law of the land across all

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Writ of Sequestration in Texas

Writ of Sequestration in Texas

Fans of legal television dramas may be all too familiar with such popularized criminal law terminology as a defendant needing to “make bail” to avoid remaining in jail because he or she is “flight risk.” The civil courts maintain a similar process in relation to personal property and real estate involved in actions for money

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