Gary Medlin
 
Common Myths About White Collar Crimes
Company directors, government officials and bankers are frequently in the news when they are charged with white collar crimes. However, there are many myths...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 18:38
Medicaid Fraud Schemes Top $200 Million
Medicaid fraud remains a major target for federal prosecutors with some frauds topping $200 million in 2017. A report on HealthPayer Intelligence noted law...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 18:35
Burglary Of Habitation: The Penalties For Texas Burglaries
What Is Burglary Of Habitation? In layman’s terms, it is the burglary of a home. The definition of burglary of habitation Texas penal code uses is the...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 18:31
U.S. Military Grossly Underreported Crime Stats for 20 Years According to Report
The issue of the reporting of military crimes by service personnel to national databases was raised in the aftermath of the massacre of 26 people at a Texas...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 17:48
Common Mistakes People Make About Criminal Trials
Many defendants are confused about criminal trials and there are numerous misconceptions. On our website, we point out that many people are influenced by...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 17:44
Common Questions Asked in Texas Assault Cases
Assault is a wide-ranging crime in Texas. However, an assault conviction may lead to a number of consequences in Texas. Here are some common questions asked in...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 17:43
Why Probable Cause is Needed for Cell Phone Searches
The issue of restrictions on police searching your cellphone has been the subject of a series of important court decisions in recent years. However, police...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 15 @ 17:41
Texas Lawmaker Calls for a Ban on Open Carry of Long Guns
Texas allows the open carry of long guns. It’s a situation that one lawmaker wants to change in the aftermath of a church massacre. State Rep. Poncho Nevarez...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:52
Texas Law Makes it Legal for Churches to Have Armed Volunteer Security
Shortly after the most deadly shooting in Texas history at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs in November, Attorney General Ken Paxton suggested...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:50
Will You be Jailed for Shoplifting In Texas?
Under Texas law, you can be charged with shoplifting in a wide range of circumstances. Depending on the value of the item stolen, you could be deprived of...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:49
Video of Houston Carjacking is Published
Carjacking can be a terrifying crime for the victims. Recently, in Houston, police released video of how a woman and her 11-month-old niece were dragged from a...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:48
New “Second Chance’ Law Allowing DWIs to Be Sealed in Texas Comes Into Effect
A new law allowing DWI convictions to be sealed in some cases has been in effect in Texas for more than three months. Although it will take time to gauge the...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:47
Federal Authorities Seek to Curb Opiate Crimes
With a record number of Americans becoming addicted and dying of opiate addiction, the federal authorities are targeting opiate crimes. In October, President...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:46
Outlining Drug Trafficking and Distribution in Texas
Drug trafficking is an extremely serious crime in Texas and other states. Drug trafficking and distribution is likely to result in a long prison sentence and a...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:45
What Are Motions in Criminal Cases?
During court proceedings, both sides can make requests to the judge. These are known as motions in criminal cases . Motions can be made in a written format or...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:44
Why the Female Prison Population of Texas is Rising
The number of arrests of women has fallen in Texas but the state’s female prison population is growing. This curious fact was recently highlighted in a Dallas...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:41
Teen From Fort Worth Will Be Tried as an Adult in Homicide Case
When serious crimes occur a teen offender may be tried as an adult. This was the case in late 2017 with a 16-year-old Fort Worth youth accused of killing a...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:40
Bail Reform May Dominate 2018 Crime Agenda
Bail reform has been enacted in a number of states. The momentum is likely to continue into 2018 as more legislatures retreat from cash bail systems. Ohio has...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:38
What Were The Key Criminal Justice Reforms of 2017?
Key changes and criminal justice reforms were seen in 2017 as a new administration took a tough stance on crime and immigration. The arrival of the Trump...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:37
Texas Death Row Population is Falling
Texas again led the nation in the number of executions carried out in 2017 but the death row population of the state is falling. The decline in inmates on...
The Medlin Law Firm     Oct 13 @ 18:36
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