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Fraud and a Cell Phone Card

Daniel Wannamaker — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:12:32 -0400

These days creativity in perpetrating a fraud seems to be on the
rise. Who would have thought that there was a way to scam people with a
cell phone card?

Those prepaid cell phone cards are a real boon to people who like to
pay as they go, not thinking that full regular service is really
necessary or worth the expense. Cell phone users just shell out the
amount they want to pay and get on with their lives and making their
calls. Depending on the cost of the card, it will provide a user with a
variety of choices for time limits.

White Collar Counterfeiters

Daniel Wannamaker — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:11:22 -0400

White-collar crime is interesting, as it covers such a wide variety of crimes, for instance counterfeiting products.

The other term often used for counterfeit products is "pirated" and
it refers to products that have been illegally made and are being sold.
These knock-offs or bootlegged goods are often regarded as being a
great way to save money and really, no one is hurt in the process.

Texas DWI Repeat Offender

Daniel Wannamaker — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:09:49 -0400

If you're on a roll and have more than one DWI offense in Texas,
things aren't looking so good for you legally. Make sure you contact a
criminal defense lawyer to deal with this kind of a situation.

One of the first things you need to know is that Texas has one of
the highest DWI rates in the country, which is not something lawmakers
are wildly crazy about. This means the laws dealing with repeat
offenders tend to be fairly tough and no nonsense in nature. In cases
where you have been charged with a repeat offense, immediately call a
lawyer with DWI experience.

Health Fraud on the Rise

Daniel Wannamaker — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:07:11 -0400

It's interesting that people who commit health care fraud think they
are doing nothing wrong and that those big companies have lots of money
and won't miss any.

While it's an interesting attitude, to rip off a larger corporation
for money that people don't think they need, it is indeed hurting
people. After all, it's not just the companies that are getting ripped
off; it's the people who these large corporations ultimately serve that
are also getting the short end of the stick.

Big Fish White-Collar Offenders

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:11:28 -0400

There are plenty of fish in the sea of white-collar crime, ranging
in size from small to whoppers, but it's not always that easy to catch
the big ones.

It used to be that white-collar crime was an occasional, rather
unusual kind of event, that people found shameful. Now, with the advent
of the computer and other high tech software, programs, etc., the whole
landscape of white-collar crime has changed. Computers have made things
much easier for those with a criminal mind to fiddle with the books and
other things.

Assault May Mean Different Things

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:09:56 -0400

Many people think of assault as being an assault directly on a
person, when in reality it may be defined in a different manner
depending on the actual facts of the case.

Every 15 Seconds a Burglary

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:09:24 -0400

As startling as this may seem, it is estimated that there is at
least one burglary every 15 seconds in the U.S. This makes sense when
put into perspective of our rocky national economy.

Murder vs. Manslaughter

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:08:29 -0400

Generally speaking there is a difference between murder and
manslaughter, but to the public it may seem there is a difference
without a distinction. Legal definitions are often hard to explain to a
non-lawyer.

To begin with, the most serious crime in the U.S. and other places
is murder, often punishable by death or life without parole, depending
on the state where the murder took place. Having said that, if a death
cannot be classified as a murder it is usually considered to be a form
of manslaughter and does not get the same kind of severe penalties.

Information on the Net that Shouldn't Be

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:06:28 -0400

"In an interesting twist to the police being one step ahead of
offenders with outstanding arrest warrants, people are now able to
search online for their own active arrest warrants," indicated Daniel
H. Wannamaker of Wannamaker and Associates, of Austin, Texas, with
offices in Dallas and Houston.

An Aggravated Crime Means Different Circumstances Apply

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:05:15 -0400

Aggravated in reference to a crime is something different. There
needs to be certain factors present in order to charge a crime as an
aggravated one; say aggravated assault, for instance.

An Aggravating Crime

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:04:07 -0400

There is a "regular crime" then there is an "aggravated crime," but
what does this mean in the scheme of the American justice system?

It's a slightly simplified explanation of the differences in how a
crime is charged to say there is a crime, and then an aggravated
version of the same crime. This term is bandied quite often on TV when
the cops and attorneys get their heads together to figure out what to
charge the perpetrator with and how "aggravating" the crime was in
totality.

Active Warrants Search

Daniel Wannamaker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:02:58 -0400

Drug Trafficking in Texas

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:48:57 -0400

Texas takes its commitment of prosecuting drug traffickers very
seriously with a variety of punishments that suit the severity of the
crime.

Drug Use & Abuse On The Rise

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:47:31 -0400

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that drug use and abuse is
on the rise in the U.S. Drug-related crimes are on the increase and the
U.S. Congress responded by enacting laws to make more drug-related
activities chargeable crimes.

Texas Drug Trafficking

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:46:36 -0400

The broad definition of "illegal drug trade" is more than just drug
trafficking. "It pertains to growing, selling and distributing any type
of illegal drugs," explained Daniel H. Wannamaker of Wannamaker and
Associates, an Austin, Texas, law firm with offices in Houston and
Dallas.

We should never forget people's rights under the U.S. Constitution.
"I'm a criminal defense attorney because I am passionate about people
having their rights and freedoms protected."

Drug Use & Abuse Increasing

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:45:32 -0400

"I'm not sure if making more issues that are drug-related into
criminal acts is the best way to solve the drug problem. Addict's
problems generally started before taking drugs, and then got worse
after starting drugs," opined Daniel H. Wannamaker of Wannamaker and
Associates, an Austin, Texas, law firm.

In addition, making more laws means more police, more enforcement,
more chances for the miscarriage of justice, and even greater
opportunities for the abuse of human rights under the Constitution.

Criminal and Civil Law Cases Are Different

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:44:23 -0400

Not a lot of people truly appreciate the differences between a civil
and a criminal case. This is largely due to the fact that most of the
cases making the media, or are portrayed on TV, are criminal cases.

Very few civil cases, with the possible exception of some of the big
headliners recently, garner much interest simply because they are not
as juicy as a criminal case. Big criminal cases often have a following
of "groupies" that will show up in droves at a courtroom so they may
watch the drama unfold.

Criminals Who Manufacture Drugs Are Entitled to Defense

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:42:27 -0400

There are times in a person's life when the call of millions of
dollars is far too strong to resist. Those who choose to manufacture
drugs to obtain those millions are still entitled to the finest
criminal defense possible.

Know What Makes a Good Criminal Attorney

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:40:53 -0400

Knowing what to look for in a competent criminal defense lawyer may
come in handy in case something goes drastically wrong. Life has a way
of throwing curves when they are least expected.

No one really wants to be in a situation where they need a good
criminal lawyer, but there are times when things appear to be
inevitable and take on a life of their own. Knowing what attributes a
first class criminal defense attorney should have is crucial in
instances like this.

Mail Theft, the Number One White Collar Crime

Daniel Wannamaker — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:39:43 -0400

You might not know this, but when you find out the reasons for mail
theft being about the number one white-collar crime, you'll understand
why. One in three cases of identity theft happens when mail is stolen.

Wire Fraud in White Collar Crime

Daniel Wannamaker — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:09:11 -0500

Without a doubt one of the most used pieces of legislation in the
prosecution of white-collar crime is the Federal Wire Fraud Statute.
That and the Mail Fraud Statute make nice dance partners for court.

Do It to Me One More Time

Daniel Wannamaker — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:08:27 -0500

Doing it one more time might be the ticket to the clinker if you
don't have a thoroughly competent criminal defense lawyer. Drinking and
driving is a really dumb thing to do, however many people make that
choice.

"It's when these people get caught and realize they face some rather
serious consequences that they call me," said Daniel H. Wannamaker of Wannamaker Law, in Austin, Texas. Repeat offenders in Texas are those with at least two convictions, and they are classified as misdemeanors.

Organized Protection Scams

Daniel Wannamaker — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:07:40 -0500

While we don't really hear this word too often, other than on TV
crime shows, racketeering is alive and well in the U.S. It's
complicated and costly and affects more people than you would think
possible.

Being charged with racketeering is not a cut and dried moment. There
is no instant guilt, instant confession or the instant resolution to a
case. It goes much deeper than that, and this is why many people don't
"get" what racketeering is all about.

Online Identify Theft More Common Than You May Think

Daniel Wannamaker — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:06:45 -0500

It's not too surprising to note that online identity theft is
actually a much worse problem than you might think. The question
becomes what do you do to protect yourself?

Being aware of what is going on while you are online is crucial to
being protected against those who would vampire your identity. Spammers
nab your email and find out lots of information on you just by plugging
your email address into Google.

Minor Drugs, Major Buzzkill

Daniel Wannamaker — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:05:43 -0500

While having a few tokes now and then and maybe growing a bit of
weed in the garden amongst the tomatoes is "cool man," be aware that
even something that is seemingly relatively insignificant on the
surface may dog a person for the rest of their natural lives.