FAQs: White Collar Crimes

White Collar Defendants Have Unique Needs Because white collar crimes are rarely violent, many defendants believe the Texas justice system will go easy on them. That is probably...

Ponzi Schemes and Pyramid Schemes White collar crime can take many different forms, and there are a wide variety of charges that can be brought in connection...

White Collar Crime in Texas: 4 Things to Know White collar crimes involve some of the most misunderstood and complicated aspects of Texas criminal law, and a large part of the...

Who Prosecutes White Collar Crimes in Texas? White collar crime accusations can be handled in either state or federal court, depending on the exact nature of the crime and...

Can Companies Face Charges for Employee Fraud? Many white-collar crimes are committed by employees of large companies. Unfortunately, while many of these individuals are acting on their own, it...

Is Misusing a Company Credit Card a Crime? “Theft” is the criminal offense of appropriating property without the owner's consent. Not all theft involves violence, mind you. Simply taking money...

Jail Time for Misdemeanor Check Forgery White collar crimes like forgery are often prosecuted as misdemeanor offenses, which carry one year or less of jail time. But if...

Misapplication of Fiduciary Property in Texas One of the more common types of white collar crime prosecuted in Texas is “misapplication of fiduciary property.” In its simplest terms,...

Can the Government Seize Property After Fraud? In any criminal trial, a defendant faces the possibility of a prison term or a fine if convicted. But in cases involving...

Misapplication of Fiduciary Funds in Texas If you serve in a fiduciary role for someone else, you must not “misapply” any funds entrusted to your care. This is...

Can Sabotaging Work Computers Be a Crime? Just about every workplace in Texas requires computer systems to function. If you are responsible for managing and maintaining such systems, it...

How White Collar Fraud Can Mean 75 Years There is a popular misconception that white collar crimes are treated less harshly by the criminal justice system in Texas than violent...

Can Breach of Contract Become a Criminal Case? Many white collar crime prosecutions in the Houston area revolve around fraud. In some cases, a civil breach of contract may escalate...