Embezzlement is a white-collar crime that is often associated with corporate settings. However, it can occur in any context where individuals have access to someone else's money or property. The consequences of an embezzlement conviction are severe and multifaceted,...
White-Collar Crimes
3 things you don’t talk about on jailhouse phones
Finding yourself under arrest for domestic violence and in jail is – without any doubt – an isolating experience. It’s only natural to want to reach out to your friends or family members for some help. Just be very careful if you decide to do that over a jailhouse...
What defendants should know about money laundering fraud
Money laundering involves the concealment of the origins of illegally obtained money. Money launderers typically pass money through a complex network of banking transfers or commercial transactions. This process aims to make funds appear legitimate, obscuring the...
Is it a crime to play a swatting prank on someone?
Prank calls to emergency services aren’t new. But a new form of prank call, which has trended in recent years, has become so dangerous that it has resulted in several injuries and deaths. Swatting is the act of making a hoax call to an emergency services dispatcher....
Insurance fraud isn’t limited to fake claims – phony applications also count
Insurance is a type of financial product that protects consumers against economic loss. But insurance doesn’t come cheap, so it’s unsurprising that many Americans shop around for better rates during renewal season to cover their cars and homes for a reasonable price....
Elements of a Texas forgery crime
If you mistakenly thought that forgery wasn’t anything serious, think again. Otherwise referred to as “uttering a false instrument,” a Texas forgery has many aspects to it that may land you hefty fines and years in prison. Establishing forgery The most basic and...
What are the common types of white collar crimes in Texas?
A white collar crime is not what immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “crime.” It is less violent and involves a certain level of finesse. Although there are other ways to commit a white collar crime, the types below are a little more commonplace in Texas....
On NFTs and insider trading: penalties and defenses
The rise of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, has opened up a new frontier for investing and trading unique digital assets. From digital representations of art, music, videos and other creative works, this new market has the potential to buy and sell NFTs for profit....
Are you an unsuspecting victim of money laundering fraud?
Money laundering is cleaning dirty money. It is the process of transferring cash gained from illegal and criminal activities back into legitimate financial instruments. Usually, experienced accountants and financial consultants can introduce dirty money into financial...
Embezzlement in Texas and possible defenses
Any crime accusation in a business setting can create a chain of adverse events for the accused. Even without a conviction, they may lose their job, potential future employers or clients and leave a bad mark on their professional record. Embezzlement is a charge that...