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6 Key Differences Between a Grand Jury and a Trial Jury

There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings amongst average US citizens regarding the...
I’m the CEO of a healthcare company. I’ve been charged with fraud. Can I be found guilty even if I didn’t know fraud was being committed?

Can I be Found Guilty Even if I Didn’t Know Fraud Was Being Committed?

If you’re the CEO of a healthcare company and the company’s been charged with fraud, can the...

The Criminal Liability of Superiors in Fraud Cases

The Criminal Liability of Executives, Managers, and Other Superiors in Fraud Cases When it comes to...

The Departments of Justice and Labor Announce Expansion of Worker Endangerment Initiative to Address Environmental and Worker Safety Violations

From the DOJ website Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Will Work...

James Whalen Appears on Good Day

Attorney James Whalen recently appeared on a local Fox morning show Good Day to discuss President...
I’m being charged with a white collar crime by the state of Texas, not the federal government. How does this change matters?

Charged With a White Collar Crime by The State of Texas, Not The Federal Government

I’m being charged with a white collar crime by the state of Texas, not the federal government....

A Brief Overview of the Judiciary of Texas

The State of Texas is certainly not known for trying to blend in with the crowd and be like...
How do the police go about obtaining a warrant to search my property?

How do the police go about obtaining a warrant to search my property?

The police go about obtaining a warrant by, first, drafting an affidavit stating what they believe...

Attorney James P. Whalen Argues Case at 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

Attorney James Whalen recently appeared at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Click...