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....
Cryptocurrency is a popular way to invest your money, but is it always safe? One cryptocurrency company went bankrupt in November 2022, and its CEO is now being accused of embezzlement. FTX founder accused of white-collar crimes The U.S. House Financial Services...
Not all crimes are violent, much like not all thefts occur in person. White-collar crimes are serious, causing significant damage to those impacted. As such, the penalties associated with white-collar crimes are serious. Mail theft allegations Based on recent reports,...
For those who have felt the cold steel of handcuffs, you know the horror, uncertainty and fear of the immediate predicament. Unless you already have an attorney on retainer, you do not know what to do. You do not know what will happen to you. And, you will look for...
