Increasingly, female teachers are being charged with sex crimes—crimes that ... Continue Reading
White-Collar Fraud, Theft Can Bring Years in Prison
You may think that only violent crimes can bring penalties such as many years or life in prison. But non-violent so-called white-collar crimes such as fraud, theft and embezzlement also can bring ... Continue Reading
Depp-Heard Verdict May Be Setback for #MeToo, False Claims
While the #MeToo movement has spurred more women to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse, not all such claims have proven to be true in courts of law. Perhaps, as a result, juries may be ... Continue Reading
Internet Sex Crimes Can Lead to Severe Penalties
Police and Internet sting operations Law officers increasingly are using the internet, apps and social media to track down or lure potential sex offenders, who then can spend years in jail without ... Continue Reading
False Accusations Made To Win Custody Battle
Two women in Oklahoma have been arrested for making false accusations and false claims about one woman’s husband to help her win an upcoming custody battle. Law officers in Garvin County, OK, said ... Continue Reading
Violating a Court Order Can Bring Your Arrest
If you or a family member faces a court order, you should know that failure to abide by that court order can bring a warrant for your arrest. That has been the case with former University of Texas and ... Continue Reading
Harris County Has a Huge Backlog of Criminal Cases
Harris County has a huge backlog of misdemeanor and felony cases, which prosecutors are trying to clear with help from a “triage” program that pays them overtime. The backlog began building after ... Continue Reading
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