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If a person is arrested for an illegal activity, their case may be held in a state jurisdiction. However, not all crimes are held at a state level. Depending on the nature of a crime, a person arrested for illegal activities could be held in a federal jurisdiction. ...

White-collar cybercrimes involve using technology to commit fraud, theft or other financial crimes. These offenses are non-violent but can have significant financial and legal consequences.  The authorities in Texas take these crimes seriously. Below is some key...

People who are being interrogated by police and those who are in the midst of a criminal case should ensure they take the necessary steps to avoid self-incrimination. You have a constitutional right to this, so it’s imperative that you invoke it. You can even do this...

Plea deals are used to settle a vast number of criminal cases these days. So there is a high chance you will be offered one if you face criminal charges. Many people do accept the plea deals they are offered, but before you accede, it’s important to remember a few...

Those accused of securities fraud, or sympathetic to those who are accused might not feel much wrong was done. They might feel all they did was take the wheeling and dealing that so many usually applaud them for in a slightly different direction.  Here are some...

If someone relies on you for information, it is important not to say something is a certain way if it isn’t. For example, Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos was imprisoned for fraud after telling people the test her company developed could detect illnesses it couldn’t.  ...

Perjury is the act of lying under oath. It’s important to note that perjury must be intentional. If someone simply makes a mistake, presents facts incorrectly, or there is a miscommunication, it is not considered perjury. However, if a person knowingly and...

If you’ve been accused of a white-collar crime, such as a financial crime, the police may be interested in searching your phone. They may believe that you have text messages or voicemail messages that could offer incriminating evidence in the case. They may also be...