When you’re charged with a white-collar crime, you might be tempted to get through the process as quickly as possible. As a result, you may be considering taking a plea deal without fully assessing your criminal defense options. But that can be a costly mistake. After...
White Collar Crimes
What kind of jobs carry the highest probability of fraud charges?
Being accused of a white collar crime is scary no matter what line of work you’re in. However, there are some professions with a higher likelihood of fraud accusations. Financial sector jobs Financial sector jobs have some of the highest risk factors. These positions...
Can I be arrested for abusing the bankruptcy system?
If you are contemplating bankruptcy, it is essential to understand that abusing the system can lead to severe consequences, including arrest. Bankruptcy fraud is a federal crime encompassing knowingly providing false information, making misleading statements or...
What is criminal conspiracy?
When two or more parties come together to formulate a plan to carry out a crime, all parties involved may be charged with conspiracy. Many people are surprised to learn that criminal conspiracy is its own criminal offense. Someone may be charged with conspiracy, along...
Creating A Criminal Defense Even Prior To Formal Charges
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...
Understanding The Penalties For Bribery
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....
Understanding Bankruptcy Fraud
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...
Witness credibility: Why it matters and how to attack it
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...
Avoid these costly mistakes in your white-collar crime case
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: Texas and federal charges
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...