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,...
It is widely known that people cannot legally drive their vehicles in Texas if they are intoxicated. Those who do risk being arrested and charged with a DWI. If convicted of a DWI, people will face serious consequences. The potential penalties only become worse for...
You have been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but it is not your first rodeo. You have a couple DWIs under your belt and you are familiar with the legal process in such cases. The penalties for a first and second DWI can be costly and inconvenient, but you...
It seems that everyone in Texas, across the nation and all over the world has a cellphone with video recording capabilities. It is a major part of advertising campaigns to emphasize how advanced the new devices are. While this can be beneficial in many ways, it can...
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....
When we think about drunk driving, we think about the person coming home from the bar on the weekends who made a bad choice. But, a look at just one week this month reveals that DWI arrests occur almost every day of the week. The Hardin County Jail Report The Hardin...
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,...
