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...
A white-collar crime investigation can be lengthy and costly for its targets. Federal or Texas law enforcement can investigate individuals for allegedly misappropriating entrusted assets. Embezzlement Embezzlement is among the best known of these white collar crimes....
Financial fraud allegations can happen to anyone that has a job in the financial, banking, investing, credit and sales, generally. Realistically, if you have access to the personal information of customers, like credit cards, bank accounts, Social Security Numbers,...
Let us set the stage. You hear rumors in the office that the police or FBI are sniffing around the office. People are being asked questions about potential white collar crimes or allegations, but you have not done anything wrong, so you do not pay attention. Then, one...
