On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | May 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Sometimes crimes are not as straightforward as you may think once you look at what the specific law says. One such crime is assault, which may not always mean what you think it does and may include actions you would never think of as assault. According to the Texas...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | May 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
People sometimes use the phrase “five-finger discount” or mention “sticky fingers” to jokingly refer to stealing. Some consider stealing to be nothing more than a harmless prank. Taking something that belongs to someone else can, however, have serious consequences. ...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Apr 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Texas. When it includes an unintended death it may result in a motorist facing a felony charge. Under The Lone Star State’s transportation laws, drivers must stop and render aid when involved in a motor vehicle...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Mar 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Kidnapping, in the most basic sense, refers to the taking of an individual against his or her will, or the confinement of a person in a controlled space. According to FindLaw, some state laws require that for kidnapping to exist, the kidnapper must have an ulterior...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Mar 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Money laundering is a serious crime that connects to large criminal organizations. However, even smaller operations can participate in this activity. Bloomberg explains that money laundering is the process of taking money made through illegal means and moving it...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Mar 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It may be easy for people in Houston to summarily dismiss claims that a person accused of assaulting another was only acting in self-defense. Yet after having been in a situation were you felt your own safety (or that of those you love) threatened, you can understand...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Feb 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Bribery refers to the offer or acceptance of money or anything of value in exchange for the influence of a government or public employee or official. Bribes can come in many forms. However, they are almost always intended to alter or influence the actions of certain...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Jan 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Lapping is a fraud scheme, and in particular, it is a type of skimming. Skimming is any type of scheme where someone is removing cash from the company before it is ever even recorded in the accounting system. According to AccountingTools, what is unique about lapping...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Jan 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A felony charge could have a long-term negative impact on a teen’s future. Unfortunately, teens who use e-cigarettes or vape pens in Texas schools could end up facing felony charges. The court may place those who are 17 or older into the adult criminal justice...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Dec 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Currently, doxing in Texas is not illegal in most circumstances or at the federal level. However, making personal information public could be illegal in certain cases. This type of cybercrime is not as cut and dry as other forms such as hacking. Dot Esports states...
