Year: 2019
Financial crimes are considered rather serious, as they can cause significant harm to individuals and companies when committed against them. In many cases, an act of fraud involves intentional acts of deception in order to obtain significant monetary gain. However, a charge of fraud could result even if the amount in question is not large.…
Read MoreWhen individuals in Texas and elsewhere think of drug crimes, they likely think of street drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines. Nonetheless, an individual could face drug charges for simply having a drug in his or her possession that they shouldn’t. Prescription drugs, although legally possessed by those prescribed them, could result in drug charges…
Read MoreIt is a mistake to think that white collar criminal charges are not serious criminal charges. White collar criminal charges can result in serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals which is why they must be met with a strong criminal defense. Many white collar crimes are based on fraud and allegations of fraud. White collar criminal charges can…
Read MorePrescription drug charges are serious criminal charges and it is important for accused individuals to recognize that prescription drug charges can be as serious as any other type of drug charges. Just like other drug charges, there are different types of prescription drug charges accused individuals can face. Prescription drug crimes accused individuals can find themselves…
Read MoreUsing credit cards and debit cards is most people’s preferred method of making payments. They may enter their information online or over the phone, give their cards to servers at restaurants when it is time to pay, or swipe them at the checkout of their favorite retail locations. In fact, using plastic to pay is…
Read MoreAnyone who has been accused of committing a crime should keep in mind that they have important criminal defense protections that authorities must follow when arresting an accused individual for an alleged crime. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects accused individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures so it is helpful to know…
Read MoreJust because white collar crime may occur every day does not mean that it is not serious and cannot result in serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. For anyone facing white collar criminal charges, accusations and allegations, it is important to be familiar with some common types of white collar crimes that can lead to potential…
Read MoreOn October 1, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was convicted of the “mistaken apartment murder” that took the life of neighbor Botham Jean. This verdict came as something of a surprise to some who followed the trial, including our own Heather Barbieri of Barbieri Law Firm. Barbieri’s Viewpoint In a discussion on WBAP Radio’s…
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