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Dec 9, 2016 Criminal

Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Violations

Healthcare providers facing a Stark Law or Anti-Kickback Statute investigation risk severe consequences, including federal criminal charges carrying up to...

Dec 8, 2016 Criminal

Federal Criminal Statute of Limitations | How Long Can the Feds Prosecute?

A federal statute of limitations dictates the time in which a criminal case can be filed in court. Failure to file...

Dec 5, 2016 Criminal

Don’t Go Pro Se | Top 6 Reasons You Need A Criminal Defense Attorney

Six Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case Individuals accused of a crime often wonder if...

Dec 4, 2016 Criminal

Early Release Probation in Texas | Early Release Deferred Adjudication

Community supervision for criminal offenses in Texas takes two forms: straight probation and deferred adjudication. More than 380,000 adults are...

Dec 1, 2016 Criminal

What is a Mistrial? | What Happens After a Mistrial?

What is a Mistrial? A mistrial is a trial that has not been successfully completed. It can occur for a...

Nov 27, 2016 Criminal

Evading Arrest in Texas | Evading in a Vehicle

What is Evading Arrest? In Texas, the offense of evading arrest occurs when a person flees a police officer who...

Nov 20, 2016 Criminal

Corporal Punishment: Is it Illegal to Spank a Child in Texas?

Many of us — the author included — were spanked by our parents growing up. It wasn’t uncommon for mom or...

Nov 15, 2016 Criminal

Creative Sentencing: Ten Unusual Punishments

We’ve all heard the adage: “Do the crime, do the time.” But what if the judge has some other punishment...

Nov 15, 2016 Criminal

Stages of the Criminal Process | What to Expect at Criminal Court Settings

If you are under investigation, the criminal process has already begun. If you get arrested, the process moves to the...