You may believe that you have the right to refuse to take a breath analysis test if an officer requests one of you. However, this is a misconception that entirely ignores the implied consent laws of the road related to blood alcohol content (BAC) testing. So is it a...
If you are in possession of a protective order, you may not quite understand what your responsibilities are. To be compliant, you must follow all of the instructions and avoid doing any of the prohibited activities. It is important that you understand what constitutes...
The federal tax code changes often, and new rules may increase the chances of filing mistakes, especially during an unusually hectic filing season. While rushing to sign and file a return, you may have overlooked an item that might raise a red flag. Most individuals...
Using 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...
In school, you may have tried to copy your parent's signature when you forgot to get something signed. Copying your parent's name on a report card or permission slip may pale in comparison to the charges you are now facing if authorities have accused you of...
Working as a Texas pharmacist can be satisfying and rewarding. You provide medication for those who are ill or injured, and you offer important information about the safest and most effective ways to use the prescriptions doctors have ordered. Many people who come to...
Prescription drug charges are some of the most serious types of drug charges. Not all drug offenses involve the possession, manufacturing or distribution of illicit drugs. In fact, the misuse of prescription drugs is now one of the most common types of drug...
Credit card fraud can take many different forms. While it is commonly associated with identity theft, credit card fraud essentially includes using the credit card information of another without their consent.Facing charges of credit card fraud can leave you uncertain...
Texas has strict rules when it comes to writing bad checks. Whether you willfully or accidentally write a check on a bank account with insufficient funds, write a check from a bank where you have no account or sign another person’s name on a check, the penalties...
50-year-old Spyros Panos, an ex-orthopedic surgeon, saw dozens of patients a day at his suburban medical group in New York. Over the years, he was billing for surgeries never performed and inflating charges. After being caught, his first criminal scheme shutdown, only...