What is conspiracy in criminal law? Conspiracy legal elements are in place so that dangerous criminals can be prosecuted even before they cause serious damage and direct harm to others. Today, we’ll tackle the topic of conspiracy to commit a crime, along with details regarding jail time and beating these types of charges. What Is
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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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During the sentencing hearing, the judge will analyze the pre-sentence report, and he or she will listen to arguments from the prosecution, defense, and even the victim. What Is a Sentencing Hearing? A defendant’s sentencing hearing represents the final step in a criminal prosecution. It differs from the trial itself, in that the judge is
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You’ve probably seen bribery and public corruption in the news lately. It’s a frequent headline: “Police officer takes bribes from drug dealers,” or “Judge solicits campaign funds for favors.” But what exactly is bribery? Is bribery a crime? What is the punishment for bribery? We’ll cover it all right here today. What Is Bribery of
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One of the greatest challenges we face is managing money. Many people come close to overdrawing their bank accounts. If you write a check with insufficient funds in your account, you can’t cover that check and it is considered a bad check. Continue reading to learn more about Texas Penal Code 32.41, which addresses the
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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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Forgery describes a situation in which you altered a document and then used the falsified item to defraud someone. In Texas, a wide range of instances could be considered forgery, from forging a signature on a check without permission to changing a will to benefit you. What Is Forgery Financial Instrument? Forgery of a Financial
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You might already know that fraud involves deceiving a business or individual to gain something of value, but what is bank fraud? And, is bank fraud a felony or misdemeanor? If you’re facing charges related to bank fraud, you may want to hire a lawyer and get familiar with the facts surrounding bank fraud before
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Most businesses send and receive invoices on a regular basis, which means they must be careful about the possibility of invoice fraud. Some dishonest individuals make it a point to take advantage of companies that generally trust the typical invoice. The result is that those companies end up paying more than they should. If you
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Insider trading describes a situation in which someone associated with a public company trades stocks or bonds based on information that isn’t yet public, giving him or her an unfair advantage. In some cases, insider trading is permitted if certain rules are followed. But when those rules are broken, it becomes criminal insider trading, and
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If you’re wondering how to clear your criminal record in Texas, you’ll be glad to know you have a chance of doing so through the expungement process. Expunging a record means it cannot be released or used against you, so once the Texas expungement process is over, you can say you’ve never been arrested or
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If you’ve ever committed a serious crime in Texas, there’s a chance you’ll be indicted. Since this is a complicated process that can result in prison time and fines, it’s important you have an idea of how the Texas indictment process works. Here are the facts about the felony indictment process in Texas. What Is
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