Aggravating Factors that Could Affect Your Embezzlement Charges

White collar crimes have a reputation for being less severe than other kinds of criminal offenses. While it is true… Continue reading Aggravating Factors that Could Affect Your Embezzlement Charges

Can a Company be Held Criminally Liable for Employee Fraud?

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Many white-collar crimes are committed by employees of large companies. Unfortunately, while many of these individuals are acting on their… Continue reading Can a Company be Held Criminally Liable for Employee Fraud?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Many white collar crimes involve some form of identity theft or fraud. For example, in Texas it is a Class… Continue reading Impersonating a Peace Officer Lands Fort Bend County Man in Jail for 6 Months

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

White collar crimes are no laughing matter, especially when the defendant is a public official. The misuse of government funds… Continue reading Appeals Court Upholds Former Texas City Manager’s 35-Year Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Identity theft is one of the most commonly prosecuted white collar crimes in Texas. If you intentionally use someone else’s… Continue reading Houston U.S. Attorney Charges DHS Employee with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft

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When charged with a white collar crime, whether at the federal or state level, you have a constitutional right to… Continue reading Former Texas Mayor, Spouse Receive New Trial on Federal Fraud and Bribery Charges

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

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

White collar crimes like forgery are often prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, which carry one year or less of jail time.… Continue reading How Long Could I Go to Jail for Misdemeanor Check Forgery?

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

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