Federal export control violations can lead to serious federal investigations and harsh penalties for individuals and businesses in Houston involved in international trade. Allegations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) often involve
Federal cryptocurrency fraud allegations have surged alongside the expansion of digital asset markets. While block chain technology has reshaped finance and investment, it has also drawn serious scrutiny from federal enforcement agencies. Individuals, executives, traders, and technology developers can find
Getting contacted by the SEC can feel like the government has already decided what happened. In Houston, insider trading cases often start quietly, before ramping up once regulators believe they can tie a piece of nonpublic information to a specific
When you’re facing drug charges in Texas, one of the most critical questions isn’t just about guilt or innocence. It’s about which court system will prosecute your case. The distinction between state and federal jurisdiction fundamentally shapes everything from your
Federal grand jury proceedings serve as the entry point for many serious criminal cases in the federal system. These proceedings take place behind closed doors, without a judge present for most of the process and without defense counsel participating in
Defending a child sexual assault case in Texas is difficult, with the defense usually relying on the prosecution failing to prove each element of the offense; undermining the credibility of the witnesses; challenging the protocols used by child protective advocates
Americans’ approval of the death penalty has declined significantly since the middle of the 1970’s, with the average approval rating hitting 52 percent in 2025 according to the Death Penalty Information Center. The number of executions has decreased sharply
There is real crime, and there is the perception of crime, which is generally unreal. For example, here are some real crime statistics: The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) reported in January 2026 that the homicide rate in 2025 was
Plea negotiations resolve most felony cases—estimated at 90 to 95 percent nationwide. With approximately 85,000 criminal cases filed annually in Harris County, plea agreements are essential for maintaining the efficiency of the justice system.
Despite their prevalence, the process of
Most criminal trials in Texas are bifurcated, meaning they are divided into two distinct phases: a guilt-or-innocence phase and, if there is a conviction, a punishment phase. Both phases are structured by strict rules about what evidence can be presented
