When law enforcement begins poking around your business’s finances, this is understandably worrisome. It is not always clear what they are looking for or what they will uncover and suspect. Thus, it is important that you arm yourself, taking steps to protect yourself...
Bribery is a white-collar crime that involves the exchange of something of value to influence the decisions of a person who has authority. There are several situations where bribery can happen and if a person is accused of this crime, there can be serious penalties....
Many people and businesses file for bankruptcy each year because they are unable to meet their financial obligations. It can provide them with a fresh start and help when they need it most. However, if they are involved in bankruptcy fraud it can carry serious...
Although the prosecution might have physical evidence against you in your white-collar crime case, much of their argument is going to rest on witness testimony. If you don’t know how to properly handle the prosecution’s witnesses, then you could be setting yourself up...
A white-collar crime conviction can have tremendous implications. You might be stripped of your freedom, your career, your reputation and even time with your children. With so much on the line, you need to make sure you’re stepping through a criminal investigation as...
Money laundering is the process of processing illegally obtained funds to make them look like legal money. Money laundering is a serious offense that can be prosecuted at both the state and federal levels. Texas law Texas law prohibits money laundering under the penal...
Embezzlement is a serious crime that involves stealing money or property from an employer or a client. It can have severe consequences for both the accused and the victim, including financial losses, legal penalties and reputational damage. In this blog post, we will...
Many people in the Beaumont area need to have licenses to work in their trades or professions. To give just a few examples, commercial drivers, attorneys, accountants, doctors and nurses and teachers all need to have a license to do their work legally. Losing their...
It is safe to say that almost no one wants to pay more in federal income taxes than what they are obligated to pay. Therefore, many people take advantage of tax credits and tax deductions found in the federal tax code to lower their tax liability. But when does...
Skimming might seem like a minor white-collar crime, but it can involve complex criminal organizations and cost millions in losses. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) has identified hundreds of skimming suspects who may be charged with crimes....
