Blog: White Collar Crimes

Understanding Embezzlement Charges in Texas White Collar Crimes Embezzlement is a serious criminal offense in Texas that involves the theft or misappropriation of funds entrusted to an individual, typically within...

Fighting Money Laundering Charges in Texas White Collar Crimes Money laundering is a complex legal issue with severe consequences for those accused. This criminal activity involves concealing the origins of illegally...

How to Defend Against Credit Card Fraud White Collar Crimes Credit card fraud is a serious offense that can lead to severe legal consequences in League City and Galveston, Texas. As technology...

Handling False Fraud Allegations in Texas White Collar Crimes In Texas, fraud is a broad legal term that encompasses a range of deceptive acts intended to deprive someone of money, property,...

Forging Documents in Texas White Collar Crimes President Trump’s conviction in New York for forging business records raises interesting questions about how the case would be analyzed in Texas....

Car Insurance Fraud Carries Major Penalties White Collar Crimes Car accidents are expensive. According to recent surveys, the average settlement for a car accident is around $24,000. This is why Texas...

Have You Committed Credit Card Fraud? White Collar Crimes In the current tough economic climate, many people are relying on credit cards to pay their bills. They will buy groceries, gas,...

Defending Against Extortion Charges White Collar Crimes Extortion in Texas is a type of theft charge. Defined simply, extortion consists of trying to get money or property from someone...

Food Stamp Fraud in Houston White Collar Crimes The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the food stamp program in Texas. In the old days, people received paper stamps to...

5 Things to Know About Health Care Fraud White Collar Crimes There are many different types of fraud charges in Texas, including criminal charges that can occur under both state and federal law....

Wire Fraud vs. Mail Fraud White Collar Crimes If you are under investigation for wire fraud or mail fraud, or if you have been arrested for either of these white...

5 Things to Know About White Collar Fraud White Collar Crimes White-collar crimes in Texas are more serious than you may think, and penalties for a white-collar conviction can be severe. White-collar crime...

How Forgery Can Lead to Serious Jail Time White Collar Crimes One of the most common white-collar crimes is forgery. You probably understand the concept of forgery already. If a person, say, signs...

Texas Racketeering FAQs White Collar Crimes There are numerous criminal offenses lumped together under the unofficial term “white-collar crime,” and racketeering involves some of the most severe charges...

Factors That Can Affect Embezzlement Charges White Collar Crimes White collar crimes have a reputation for being less severe than other kinds of criminal offenses. While it is true that someone...

Court Upholds Texas City Manager’s Fraud Sentence White Collar Crimes White collar crimes are no laughing matter, especially when the defendant is a public official. The misuse of government funds can lead...

DHS Employee Charged With Wire Fraud White Collar Crimes Identity theft is one of the most commonly prosecuted white collar crimes in Texas. If you intentionally use someone else's name, Social...

Houston Man Sentenced for Passport Forgery White Collar Crimes White collar crimes include a wide variety of offenses related to forgery and counterfeiting. For example, under federal law, it is a...

Houston Doctor’s Fraud Sentence Upheld White Collar Crimes White collar crimes such as fraud often involve multiple defendants accused of participating in a conspiracy. While prosecutors must prove that each...

Houston Woman Gets 6 Years for Grant Fraud White Collar Crimes The federal government takes fraud seriously, particularly when it is the victim. Individuals charged with defrauding federal programs often face severe sentences...

How Restitution Affects White Collar Sentencing White Collar Crimes A white collar criminal conviction often carries more than a prison sentence. In cases involving fraud, embezzlement, or other financial losses, the...

Multi-State Check Fraud Conviction White Collar Crimes The two biggest mistakes that criminal defendants make is speaking to the police outside the presence of a qualified criminal defense attorney,...

How Forgery Can Lead to Decades in Prison White Collar Crimes Although the phrase “white collar crime” typically conjures up images of people in suits engaging in complex fraudulent schemes, in reality it...

Insurance Fraud Defense in Texas White Collar Crimes Insurance fraud is a serious crime, one that can result in one to 99 years of jail time and a fine of...

Medicare Fraud in Home Health Care White Collar Crimes One of the more high-profile white collar crimes pursued by federal prosecutors is Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Since establishing its Medicare fraud...

White Collar Crime Claim Leads to 10-Year Sentence White Collar Crimes There are many Texas residents who still do not appreciate the severity of white collar crimes. If you commit theft by fraud...

When Does Fraud Become Organized Crime? White Collar Crimes One of the most common types of white collar crime in Texas is identity fraud. Under Section 32.51 of the Texas Penal...

Counterfeit Currency Charges Carry Harsh Penalties White Collar Crimes Even in the age of debit cards and online banking, paper currency is still an important part of the U.S. economy. This...

Texas Investors Fooled by Ponzi Scheme White Collar Crimes A $195 million Ponzi scheme has affected 724 victims in multiple states, including several Texas investors. At least three of the perpetrators...

Online Loan Cosigner Ads Pose Risks White Collar Crimes Many in Houston rely on online classified ads to buy and sell basic things like furniture or to advertise for a garage...