White collar crime stands apart from blue collar crime in many ways, including the reason for a crime to end up considered a federal offense. For example, tampering with mail in any way counts as a federal crime due to the involvement of a government entity: the United States Postal Service. Because of that, mail fraud crimes actually end up charged as federal offenses and often have the penalty to match. What should you know then about the potential penalties associated wit

Countering an allegation of fraud charges relating to federal disaster relief funds may require a strong legal defense. In cases involving U.S. government financial assistance, officials may file charges that could include bank fraud, money laundering and wire fraud. A Texas resident, for example, applied for several small business relief loans and allegedly gave banks false information. He received at least $17 million from the federal government for businesses that prosecu

Most Texas taxpayers never wind up having the Internal Revenue Service audit them after filing their taxes. However, a small percentage of people do have to go through one of three types of tax audits. Finding out the IRS plans to audit you may give you cause for concern, but understanding what the process involves may help put your mind at ease. The Motley Fool reports that there are three main types of audits: audits conducted via mail, in-office audits and field audits. A

If the federal court system is charging you with a crime, it is likely that a plea bargain will be a part of the process. Usually this process begins well before your case goes to trial. You may believe that the court system would look poorly upon plea bargains, but this is not the case. In many instances, plea bargains are beneficial both for the prosecution and for the defendant. According to FindLaw, the most common type of plea bargain are charge bargains. What is a char

In Texas, state laws treat matters of fraud seriously. This is especially true of frauds classified as federal offenses. Among these offenses are mail and wire fraud. These crimes share a lot in common, but do not think they are the same thing.The law classifies wire and mail fraud as two separate crimes. As such, you could face different penalties if convicted of either. But what are the differences between the two? Mail fraudThe Congressional Research Service looks at both 

Texas law takes matters involving fraud seriously. This covers many different fraudulent schemes and ploys, too. If you get convicted of a fraud-related crime, you can often face hefty penalties.This is particularly true in the case of mail fraud. What is it, exactly? Why are the penalties so harsh? And will they apply in your situation? What is considered mail fraud?The Congressional Research Service provides information on  what mail fraud charges can mean  for you. First,

The courts charging you with any variety of crime is terrifying, but the difference between the state and federal court systems is important for you to understand. The layout of the state and federal courts at its broadest brushstroke is simple: there is one federal court system and 50 state court systems. According to Families Against Mandatory Minimums, each of these state court systems operate independently from each other and they also all operate independently of the fe

When it comes to drug-related offenses, there are various factors to consider. For example, different details surrounding a particular case will impact the consequences that one faces and the way in which their case is handled in court. Moreover, everyone is in a unique position, such as those who are struggling with problems related to mental health or develop mental health challenges as a direct result of their drug case. It is imperative to understand your legal options a

During America’s prohibition era, Illegal alcohol sales allowed crime syndicates to gain vast amounts of money. Mobsters used money laundering to hide their tracks and give law enforcement the slip. Anti-money laundering laws do prevent many criminals from using these methods to legitimize their money. However, people still launder money every day. When someone launders money, he or she is trying to make criminally obtained money appear as though it came from a reputable sou

State laws cover most crimes, such as murder or theft. State laws can be about almost anything, as long as the law is constitutional. This gives rise to many funny state laws, like making it illegal to sell your own eyeball in Texas. Federal crimes, however, tend to be a lot more specific.In order to pass a federal law, there must be some reason to do so on a national level. Counterfeiting, for example, is a federal crime. Because the federal government is responsible for pri

You may have heard about people facing charges of embezzlement in the Texas news. This is a charge that can occur in many different settings. It also is one that people from all walks of life may commit. The basis of embezzlement, as the U.S. Department of Justice defines it, is when you misuse property entrusted to you by the owner. The vital part of that definition is that you got the property legally by the owner giving it to you. The criminal act only occurred after you

Texas state authorities may investigate potential violations of state laws. When it comes to federal violations, though, various federal government agencies step in to investigate, enforce and prosecute. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is the agency most likely to investigate an accusation of securities fraud. The Enforcement Division of the SEC has the authority to recommend investigations and civil or administrative

The Texas Medical Board oversees a disciplinary panel that, without notice, can temporarily suspend a Texas medical license when it determines the licensee's continued practice of medicine threatens public welfare. A Texas physician received an unannounced suspension in January 2019 for allegedly caring for patients while he was under the influence of unspecified controlled substances. The doctor's suspected abuse of illegal drugs came to the attention of the Texas Medical B

White collar crimes are a category of crimes that can lead to serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. White collar crimes can fall into the category of federal offenses that accused individuals should be familiar with. White collar crimes are typically committed for financial gain. White collar crimes are commonly committed, employing deceit for monetary gain, and the catch all of white collar crime refers to different illegal acts and schemes. The most co