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White Collar Crime on the Internet

By Kevin L. Collins | Published June 1, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: cyber crimes, white collar crimes | Comments Off on White Collar Crime on the Internet

The power and accessibility of the internet has made possible a broad range of computer-based white collar criminal activity commonly known as cyber crime. A large percentage of this activity is financial in nature, focused on deceiving people for monetary gain. In turn, the rise of cyber crime has led to stepped up enforcement measures Read More

Texas’s No-Drop Policy in Domestic Violence Cases

By Kevin L. Collins | Published May 1, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence | Tagged Tags: domestic violence, no-drop policy, recantation of charges | Comments Off on Texas’s No-Drop Policy in Domestic Violence Cases

Victims of domestic violence sometimes regret bringing a criminal complaint against a family member and seek to drop the charges. The state of Texas does not allow complainants to withdraw such charges on their own accord. However, it is sometimes possible to demonstrate good cause allowing for such dismissal. Domestic violence complainants may recant their Read More

The Difference Between a DWI and a DUI In Texas

By Kevin L. Collins | Published April 1, 2023 | Posted in DWI offense | Tagged Tags: driver under age 21, DUI defense, license suspension, misdemeanors | Comments Off on The Difference Between a DWI and a DUI In Texas

The legal terms DWI (driving while intoxicated) and DUI (driving under the influence) are often used interchangeably, but in Texas these are separate crimes. Both involve operating a vehicle while under the effects of alcohol or drugs. The key difference between these offenses is that DUI applies only to drivers under the age of 21. Read More

Why an Attorney Is Essential When Facing Title IX Accusations

By Kevin L. Collins | Published March 1, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: sex discrimination, title IX | Comments Off on Why an Attorney Is Essential When Facing Title IX Accusations

Title IX is a civil rights statute that prohibits sex discrimination by educational institutions that receive federal funding. The prohibition also applies to sexual harassment or assault by school employees or students. Schools are obligated to investigate allegations of such misconduct and to discipline offenders. As Title IX is not a criminal statute, a person Read More

When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Texas?

By Kevin L. Collins | Published February 1, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: criminal court, juvenile certification, juvenile court | Comments Off on When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Texas?

In Texas, there is a separate court system for juvenile offenders. In the vast majority of cases, children under 18 years of age have their cases heard in juvenile court, where they are resolved with the goal of rehabilitation. However, Texas law permits minors to be tried as adults in cases of violent crimes or Read More

Which Texas White Collar Crimes Can Draw the Stiffest Penalties?

By Kevin L. Collins | Published December 1, 2022 | Posted in Criminal Case, Criminal Law, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: forgery, Money laundering, white collar crimes | Comments Off on Which Texas White Collar Crimes Can Draw the Stiffest Penalties?

White collar crimes are generally defined as those that do not require the use of threats, physical force or violence. A typical white collar offender utilizes fraud, deceit or concealment to deprive another person of their property or to gain an advantage over a competitor in a business setting. Under Texas law, white collar crimes Read More

Raising an Effective Defense Against Domestic Violence Charges

By Kevin L. Collins | Published November 1, 2022 | Posted in Criminal Case | Tagged Tags: domestic abuse, domestic violence | Comments Off on Raising an Effective Defense Against Domestic Violence Charges

People charged with domestic violence crimes in Texas face harsh penalties, including significant prison time and heavy fines. In addition, the consequent injury to their reputation can make them pariahs in social and professional circles, effectively ruining their life. Acts of domestic violence (“assault”) are prohibited by the Texas penal code. The crime is defined Read More

What are the Potential Costs of a Texas DWI Conviction?

By Kevin L. Collins | Published October 3, 2022 | Posted in DWI offense, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: drunk driving, DWI, license suspension, penalties | Comments Off on What are the Potential Costs of a Texas DWI Conviction?

Being charged in Texas with driving while intoxicated carries the risk of severe penalties as well as heavy costs. Even a first DWI offense can mean serving jail time in addition to paying fines, court fees and other related costs. A defendant may also have to observe probation conditions, attend DWI driver education programs and Read More

Rules for Title IX Proceedings on Alleged Sex Assaults Remain in Flux

By Kevin L. Collins | Published September 1, 2022 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: sex crimes, title IX | Comments Off on Rules for Title IX Proceedings on Alleged Sex Assaults Remain in Flux

June of 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all programs or activities at federally funded colleges, high schools and middle schools. Title IX has been called the most important law passed for women and girls since women obtained the right to Read More

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