Forgery describes a situation in which you altered a document and then used the falsified item to defraud someone. In Texas, a wide range of instances could be considered forgery, from forging a signature on a check without permission to changing a will to benefit you. What Is Forgery Financial Instrument? Forgery of a Financial
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You might already know that fraud involves deceiving a business or individual to gain something of value, but what is bank fraud? And, is bank fraud a felony or misdemeanor? If you’re facing charges related to bank fraud, you may want to hire a lawyer and get familiar with the facts surrounding bank fraud before
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Most businesses send and receive invoices on a regular basis, which means they must be careful about the possibility of invoice fraud. Some dishonest individuals make it a point to take advantage of companies that generally trust the typical invoice. The result is that those companies end up paying more than they should. If you
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Insider trading describes a situation in which someone associated with a public company trades stocks or bonds based on information that isn’t yet public, giving him or her an unfair advantage. In some cases, insider trading is permitted if certain rules are followed. But when those rules are broken, it becomes criminal insider trading, and
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If you’ve ever committed a serious crime in Texas, there’s a chance you’ll be indicted. Since this is a complicated process that can result in prison time and fines, it’s important you have an idea of how the Texas indictment process works. Here are the facts about the felony indictment process in Texas. What Is
Learn MoreIf you have been arrested for mail or wire fraud, it is imperative that you seek counsel from a federal criminal defense attorney immediately. Although you probably had an inkling that what you were doing wasn’t exactly honest, you may not have been aware that it was a federal crime and could result in severe
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If you’re facing embezzlement charges in Texas, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect from your case. Is embezzlement a felony? How many years do you get for embezzlement? Considering that embezzlement charges are quite serious, it’s a good idea to get legal representation before trying to familiarize yourself with embezzlement
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If you’re dreading an upcoming legal case, one of the best potential outcomes is that the case is dismissed or dropped. If you’re not sure what that means, or you’re wondering about the difference between having charges dismissed vs. dropped, this article is for you. While you’re reading up on how to get a case
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If you’re caught possessing, selling or manufacturing illegal drugs, you might be subject to federal drug charges. If it has been years since your offense, you might be wondering – how long do police have to file drug charges? Is there a statute of limitations on drug charges? Here’s what you need to know when
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If you’ve suffered through a natural disaster, you might be familiar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. This agency is meant to aid people who end up homeless or in need of money for disaster-related expenses directly following a flood, hurricane, or other catastrophe. Some people take advantage of this emergency assistance program,
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Having insurance that covers your most important possessions is recommended and even required in some cases. But, it’s not always smooth sailing when you’re dealing with insurance, as some claims are labeled as fraudulent and can lead to serious criminal charges. If you’ve been accused of committing insurance fraud, it’s good to find out more
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If you’re facing legal charges, you should be working with a lawyer to prepare for your trial. Part of this process is figuring out whether you should have a bench trial or jury trial. If you’re not familiar with both options, this decision can be difficult. If you want to learn about what a bench
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