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Defending Against Criminal Fraud Charges in Texas

By Kevin L. Collins | Published August 1, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: fraud crimes, lack of intent, white collar crime | Comments Off on Defending Against Criminal Fraud Charges in Texas

Fraud is the intentional use of deceptive means to obtain money or property from its rightful owners without violence or threat of violence. Fraud offenses are white collar crimes for which a conviction can carry severe penalties, including months or years in prison, fines and required restitution of losses to victims. Texas law recognizes a Read More

White Collar Crimes Most Often Prosecuted in Texas

By Kevin L. Collins | Published June 1, 2022 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: Corporate financial fraud, Embezzlement, healthcare fraud, Money laundering, Tax evasion, white collar crime | Comments Off on White Collar Crimes Most Often Prosecuted in Texas

“White collar” crime is generally defined as diverting money or property from rightful owners without using violence, physical force or threats. Such crimes usually involve fraudulent activity and occur in a business, marketplace or government setting. Advances in communication and information technologies have resulted in a tremendous increase in white-collar crime. In fact, there are Read More

When Is a Company Criminally Liable for an Employee’s Fraud?

By Kevin L. Collins | Published December 1, 2021 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: employee fraud, federal crimes, vicarious liability, white collar crime | Comments Off on When Is a Company Criminally Liable for an Employee’s Fraud?

Prosecutions for white-collar crimes like fraud are often brought against people who work for corporations or other organizations. Even though the fraudulent activity may not have been authorized, the company that employs the individual might also be exposed to criminal liability under federal or state law. However, this liability is not automatic and requires a Read More

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