Houston Legal Blog
What is fraud? A basic overview
Simply living everyday life opens the door to hundreds of possible fraudulent scams. Perhaps the easiest way to avoid a con is to look for the “too good to be true” aspect. But that’s easier said than done. Even vigilant individuals or businesses can be victims of...
Do you get an attorney to represent you during grand jury proceedings?
Before a prosecutor can charge you with a white-collar crime, a grand jury must meet to decide if there is enough evidence to charge you with the crime. A grand jury is a group of people chosen from your local community or within your state. The state puts the jury...
Obstructing justice will complicate an embezzlement case
Embezzlement is a serious criminal offense under both federal and Texas state law. This crime typically occurs when someone uses his or her position to misappropriate funds. If you are facing criminal charges for embezzlement, it is critical that you defend yourself...
Common types of healthcare fraud
There are many types of healthcare facilities in Texas. Each type of facility can have similar opportunities to misrepresent or deceive information in order to receive reimbursement. There are a few common types of healthcare fraud providers should be aware of. The...
Concerns about white-collar crime sentences
White-collar crimes are much different than typical criminal charges. They often do not have immediately apparent victims, and they do not involve violence. In addition, the people who commit these crimes are often higher-income earners in positions of power with no...
What is a domestic concern under the FCPA?
Since 1977, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been in effect in the United States. Like many laws, it has undergone some amendments over the years, such as in 1998, but the core and original intention of the act remains the same as when it was first enacted...
What are the most common white collar crimes?
The term “white collar crime” covers a wide range of individual crimes. Per the Federal Bureau of Investigation, however, all of these crimes have one thing in common: some form of deceit or fraud on the part of the perpetrator for the purpose of his or her own...
Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribing foreign officials to obtain an advantageous business deal. This federal law establishes transparency guidelines for transactions with foreign officials and mandates prosecution for bribes regardless of amount. ...
Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is a federal law that prohibits people in the United States from making corrupt payments to foreign officials for business purposes. Alleged FCPA violations may result in criminal prosecutions. Additionally, civil actions are also...
Accidental healthcare fraud
When you run a medical practice, you typically strive to make sure all of your business practices are ethical. Even the most ethical physicians might find that an accidental misstep or oversight results in a charge of healthcare fraud, and in this situation, it is...
