Credit card fraud may not seem like a serious crime because it happens daily to people all over the globe. This can lead to the mistaken impression that it is no big deal. But we can assure that federal prosecutors…
Category: Federal Criminal Law
2023
Category: Crimes on Indian Land | Federal Criminal Law
Texas is a state with a rich history, both as part of the United States and before the United States ever came into existence.
Today, the native peoples who have been on this land for thousands of years have…
2023
There have been a significant number of news stories about government officials choosing to ignore legislative subpoenas and whether they will face criminal charges as a result. Federal subpoenas, whether issued by Congress ort a federal court is serious business.…
2023
Category: Arrest Warrants | Federal Criminal Law
Federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, ATF, and DEA are authorized to investigate criminal activity on behalf of the U.S. government. They gather evidence against a person they believe has committed a crime and then take the evidence…
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Police Misconduct | terrorism
By the turn of the 21 century, the FBI believed it had put the dark legacy of J. Edgar Hoover behind it—a legacy that included the illegal surveillance of anti-war groups, civil rights organizations, and the Black Panther Party. But…
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Statute of Limitations
Federal crimes can occur in any state, including including Texas. When these crimes occur, the Department of Justice, which oversees all federal criminal prosecution, has a specific period of time to prosecute the case.
The federal government’s methods in these…
2022
Category: Crimes on Airplanes | Federal Criminal Law
The holidays are full of travelers. Many travelers like the convenience of airplanes to get them where they’re going. As a result, flights are overbooked, airports are overcrowded with people, and bad behavior is more than likely to occur.
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2022
The United States Constitution is an amazing document. It serves a vital purpose in this country, as it spells out Americans’ rights. These rights separate the United States from many other countries around the world – especially Americans’ right to…
2022
Category: Bank Robbery | Federal Criminal Law
Bank robbery is a crime most people are familiar with – not because they’ve perpetrated it, but because
it’s seen so much on television and in movies. In fact, you may think it is a crime that doesn’t occur very…
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Obstruction of Justice
Since January 6, 2021, there has been much media attention given to the various
investigations sourrounding the Capitol Building attack, particularly those relating
to obstruction of those investigations.
Now, a Texas lawyer is facing obstruction charges into the U.S. Capitol…