Fraud

Being charged with a fraud crime in Texas requires a strong criminal defense. A fraud conviction comes with serious legal penalties, in addition to the potential damage to your career and reputation. There are many different types of fraud under Texas law, but most of...

Wire fraud is a type of financial crime that involves using electronic communication to deceive someone in the hope of gaining profit. The category is extremely broad, as this type of communication can include telephone, fax machines or the Internet. For that matter,...

The oil and gas fields of Texas are almost as alluring for potential fraud schemes as they are for would-be oil and gas investors. The Securities Exchange Commission recently underlined this point by filing significant fraud charges against a group of individuals who...

It is not uncommon for individuals to work together to make money. While this could be a simple business idea; others good be more complex plans. While many of these revenue causing ideas are done by the book, others may give rise to questionable actions. As such,...

Being a mechanic or car dealer is hard work, especially now. Juggling the variety of state and federal laws to just make an honest living can be complicated, especially for those without legal training. This is likely why the cases of fraud in this area are so high,...

Financial advisement is a prominent business in Houston, Katy and the surrounding areas of Texas. People who are trying to safeguard their money or find strategies to profit will generally need professional guidance. For advisers, there is significant scrutiny from...

For Texans who work in finance or healthcare, there is access to significant funds, insurance payments and opportunities to perhaps cut a few corners. In some cases, people make mistakes that lead to an arrest for fraud. In others, they simply get caught up in a...

The health care industry is massive, having many working parts. The financial side of health care is complex, making it a critical part but also one sensitive to misconduct. Thus, financial crimes could be suspected if the money side of things does not add up, causing...

Some allegations of crime involve physical contact or violence. Others involve claims of depriving others of money or other assets. Both types of crimes are serious and can land Houston residents in a lot of legal trouble. This post will focus on the crime of fraud...