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...
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Wire fraud: An extraordinarily broad category of criminal charges
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,...
SEC files oil, gas fraud claims totaling $122 million
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...
Five from Houston arrested for international fraud schemes
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,...
Auto dealer accused of identity theft
An automobile dealer in the Houston area has been charged with felony theft after he supposedly purchased an RV using one of his customer’s financial information. According to police, the man has been charged with a third degree felony since the value of the property...
How does Texas rank in auto fraud?
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,...
Investor advisement company owner and others charged with fraud
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...
Pharmaceutical company boss arrested for fraud in Houston
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...
Four accused of health care fraud in Houston
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...
An overview of the serious crime of fraud
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...