Professionals charged with embezzling are often portrayed as hardened criminals who think nothing of abusing the trust of their employer or clients for their personal gain. But in many cases, those accused of embezzlement have no criminal record and have never even...
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Can consent protect you from allegations of sexual misconduct?
Dating puts you in a vulnerable position where you may spend a lot of time with people you do not know very well. Navigating your date's opinions, personality, expectations and intentions are just some of the challenges you may encounter along the way. Regarding...
Health care fraud in Texas
If you drive due south of Dallas for about seven hours, you will arrive in Harlingen, Texas. The fast-growing city sits a few miles from the border to the south and a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Harlingen is home to a 44-year-old Texan recently...
Why is insider trading illegal?
Insider trading is likely a term you have heard of before, especially if you have taken part in the stock market or other forms of trade. But do you know what it is? Do you know exactly why insider trading is an illegal act punishable by law? There are many mixed...
What is the age of consent in TX?
Understanding the actual age of your sex partner is paramount. Even if you are merely engaging in flirty texts and not actually sending racy pictures or physically being present with one another, it is possible for you to fall afoul of statutory rape laws if you are...
What happens when a minor gets a DWI charge?
The legal age to purchase and use alcohol in Texas is 21 years old. Anyone under that age trying to buy alcohol or caught under its influence in a public area faces penalties. If you are under the age of 21 and an officer pulls you over for a suspected DWI, you will...
Reviewing other consequences of DWI charges
Many people realize that DWI charges sometimes lead to stiff fines and time behind bars. However, there are other consequences that arise for many people who are charged with driving while intoxicated, and these penalties can have a wide-reaching impact on one's...
On-duty Houston police officer charged with DWI
Residents of Texas face stiff DWI penalties when they choose to drink and get behind the wheel. Some consequences include steep fines, jail time and the suspension or loss of a driver’s license. No individual is immune to these laws, including law enforcement members,...
$15 million embezzlement case in Texas sees guilty plea
White collar criminal defense tends to involve complex topics of financial fraud. In the case of embezzlement, one party gives another party their money alongside a duty to take care of it in an agreed-upon manner — and that other party deals with it improperly. The...
Your introduction to common white collar crimes
There are multiple reasons why you may find yourself caught in criminal behavior at your workplace in Texas. Often, white-collar crime appears harmless at first, but can quickly spiral out of control when conditions encourage questionable practices. Your familiarity...