Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crime can take many different forms, and there are a wide variety of charges that can be brought… Continue reading White Collar Crime: Ponzi Schemes and Pyramid Schemes
Read MoreHouston Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Acting as “Runner” in Telemarketing Scam
Posted by Tad Nelson | Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Nobody likes getting telemarketing calls. One reason for this is that many such calls are schemes designed to cheat individuals… Continue reading Houston Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Acting as “Runner” in Telemarketing Scam
Read MoreCan a Company be Held Criminally Liable for Employee Fraud?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
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?
Read MoreWhat are the Penalties for a White Collar Crime Conviction?
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
White collar crime allegations are taken very seriously in Texas, even though they are by definition, non-violent offenses. For this… Continue reading What are the Penalties for a White Collar Crime Conviction?
Read MoreImpersonating a Peace Officer Lands Fort Bend County Man in Jail for 6 Months
Posted by Tad 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
Read MoreAppeals Court Upholds Former Texas City Manager’s 35-Year Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud
Posted by Tad 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
Read MoreHouston U.S. Attorney Charges DHS Employee with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft
Posted by Tad 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
Read MoreHouston Judge Reverses Jury, Orders Acquittal in Adoption Mail-Fraud Case
Posted by Tad 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 MoreFormer Texas Mayor, Spouse Receive New Trial on Federal Fraud and Bribery Charges
Posted by Tad Nelson | White Collar Crime
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
Read MoreFifth Circuit: BP Not Entitled to “Restitution” for Its Costs in Helping FBI Catch Rogue Employee
Posted by Tad 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
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