Some offenses result in charges at the federal rather than state level. Federal agencies investigate these crimes and defendants must appear in federal court. Review common offenses that fall under the jurisdiction of U.S., not Texas, law. Drug trafficking Traveling...
Federal Crimes
The basics of vehicular manslaughter in Texas
Though definitions vary from state to state, manslaughter essentially involves the unlawful killing of one individual without any malicious aforethought by the offender. In other words, a person commits manslaughter when he or she accidentally takes the life of...
How do RICO charges work in Texas?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is a federal law meant to allow easier prosecution of criminal organizations, but these laws may also apply to other types of suspected criminal conspiracy. Many states, including Texas, have also enacted their...
How does the federal criminal justice system work?
The federal criminal justice system is quite comparable to the state system. The main difference is that within the federal system there is more money for prosecuting cases. This can help move cases along more quickly as well. The FBI explains that all criminal cases...
What should you know about mail fraud?
In Texas, mail fraud is a serious subject with hefty consequences. But mail fraud is also complex, with specific laws addressing it. If you are facing charges related to mail fraud, you must understand what you are working with. You need to know how the law views...
Money laundering: An overview
Most people have heard the term “money laundering,” but what does it really mean? In short, money laundering is a scheme to make the proceeds from criminal activity seem like proceeds from a legitimate business. New technology sometimes complicates financial matters....
A look at different kinds of computer crimes
Charges of committing a computer crime can produce drastic consequences in the life of a person. Depending on the severity of the charge, someone may go to prison for a long time and have to pay large amounts in fines. Because computers are an essential part of...
Child pornography charges and selfies: can teens be charged?
The purpose of state and federal laws against child pornography seems clear: to prevent adults from victimizing children and young teenagers. But does it make sense to apply the same laws when the accused individual is a teenager themselves? The rise of smartphones...
