July 2015

The Differences Between State & Federal Criminal Defense

State vs. Federal Criminal Charges Several differences exist between the state and federal criminal systems. While both systems include similar statutes, standards, and evidentiary rules, the practical application of these rules differs dramatically between the two systems. 1. Federal Cases are Broader in Scope Federal cases often involve multiple defendants. In fact, it’s not uncommon […]

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crimes of moral turpitude

What Are Crimes of Moral Turpitude in Texas?

Crimes of Moral Turpitude in Texas A crime of moral turpitude is one that involves dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or deliberate violence. Moral turpitude has been defined as: → Anything done knowingly contrary to justice, honesty, principle, or good morals. → An act of baseness, vileness, or depravity in the private and social duties that a

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Risks of Traveling with Large Amounts of Cash | Criminal or Forfeiture

Innocently Carrying Large Amounts of Cash Can Result in Asset Forfeiture & Seizure Imagine you are driving to make a big purchase — maybe to buy a new car or make a down payment on a house — and you are stopped for a minor traffic infraction. You start to panic because you realize you have

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