White-Collar Crimes

The taxes we pay are vital to the functioning of a civilized society. Roadways, public schools and hospitals are just a few of the services funded by taxpayers’ dollars. That fact doesn’t make tax-paying any more enjoyable and most of us would prefer to lower our tax...

Embezzlement is a form of white collar crime. While it comes under the same bracket as crimes like fraud and forgery, the unique characteristics of the offense are actually quite different.  Embezzlement involves deception, usually for financial gain, but it is...

Pre-trial motions are legal tools used before a trial begins to resolve certain issues that could impact the case outcome. When facing criminal charges, these motions can be crucial in shaping the direction of the case and even in determining whether it proceeds to...

When people engage in money laundering, they are taking money that they already possess and making it appear that they got it from a different source. For example, maybe they start a small business, such as a car wash. They then create fake expenses or exaggerate...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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....

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...