Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar
If you are under investigation for wire fraud or mail fraud, or if you have been arrested for either of… Continue reading Wire Fraud Versus Mail Fraud: What Should You Know?
Read MoreHouston Judge Reverses Jury, Orders Acquittal in Adoption Mail-Fraud Case
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar
White collar crimes such as fraud often involve alleged conduct that takes place over an extended period of time. In… Continue reading Houston Judge Reverses Jury, Orders Acquittal in Adoption Mail-Fraud Case
Read MoreFifth Circuit: BP Not Entitled to “Restitution” for Its Costs in Helping FBI Catch Rogue Employee
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
When a person is convicted of certain federal crimes, they can be ordered to pay restitution–i.e., compensation–to their victims. This… Continue reading Fifth Circuit: BP Not Entitled to “Restitution” for Its Costs in Helping FBI Catch Rogue Employee
Read MoreHouston Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Passport Forgery
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar crimes include a wide variety of offenses related to forgery and counterfeiting. For example, under federal law, it… Continue reading Houston Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Passport Forgery
Read MoreFederal Court Upholds Houston Doctor’s Sentence in Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar crimes such as fraud often involve multiple defendants accused of participating in a conspiracy. While prosecutors must prove… Continue reading Federal Court Upholds Houston Doctor’s Sentence in Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
Read MoreHouston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The federal government takes fraud seriously, particularly when it is the victim. Individuals charged with defrauding federal programs often face… Continue reading Houston Woman Receives 6-Year Sentence After Trying to Cover Up Grant Fraud
Read MoreTexas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
The two biggest mistakes that criminal defendants make is speaking to the police outside the presence of a qualified criminal… Continue reading Texas Jury Convicts Man for Role in Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme
Read MoreEmbezzling from Your Employer Can Lead to Serious Felony Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar theft is treated just as seriously in Texas as any other crime. Embezzling money from your employer, for… Continue reading Embezzling from Your Employer Can Lead to Serious Felony Charges
Read MoreWhat Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar
Theft is theft even when there is no violence involved. For example, if you “purchase” goods from a store using… Continue reading What Is the Penalty for Using Counterfeit Money in Texas?
Read MoreHow Failing to File Your Employment Taxes Can Land You in Jail
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar crimes cover a variety of offenses in Texas. For instance, one of the more common types of white-collar… Continue reading How Failing to File Your Employment Taxes Can Land You in Jail
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