by Ashley Creech | Aug 25, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
A federal agency investigates crimes brought to its attention to determine whether an offense happened and who is responsible. These federal law enforcement agencies investigate your alleged crime when there is reason to believe that your actions violated a federal...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Aug 6, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
Individuals facing fraud-related charges may face lengthy jail sentences, steep fines and probationary periods. These hurdles can cause notable setbacks even for the most innovative and productive of professionals in the field. Financial fraud – an umbrella...
by Ashley Creech | Aug 4, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
In short, it is technically possible to face a money laundering conviction in Texas even if you are not intentionally breaking the law; however, understanding State Penal Code definitions and laws surrounding this issue may shed light on your concerns. Money...
by Philip Hilder | Jul 14, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
In March 2020, The Department of Justice (DOJ) directed federal prosecutors to prioritize their investigation and prosecution of fraud relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because so many Americans and small businesses are suffering from the economic effects of the...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Jul 8, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
In theory, the securities market should be a level playing field that offers no advantages to anyone. In practice, though, that may not be the case. Individuals who owe a fiduciary duty to someone else may use private information to buy or sell securities. This...
by Philip Hilder | Jun 23, 2020 | SEC, White Collar Crimes
On June 22, 2020, The Supreme Court affirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’) ability to force defendants to forfeit money acquired through wrongdoing, but placed new limits on its disgorgement practice. The Supreme Court held in an 8-to-1 decision...
by Philip Hilder | Jun 19, 2020 | Fraud, White Collar Crimes
The affect of the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted businesses across the nation and has caused financial instability, which will lead to an unprecedented amount of bankruptcy filings. It is foreseeable that there will also be an uptick in bankruptcy fraud...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | May 22, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
As with any criminal case, a federal charge will typically go before a grand jury before the prosecutor can file a formal indictment. According to the U.S. Courts, the grand jury does not decide guilt or innocence like a trial jury. Instead, it determines if there is...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | May 19, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
In Texas, there are different laws for mail and wire fraud. Sometimes these charges end up tied together. Because of that, some people think they are the same crime. But that is not the case. Today we will look at the difference between mail and wire fraud. We will...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
Corruption in Texas is not always cut and dried. Often, the forms it takes can go unnoticed and blur the lines between what is legal and what is not. Current anti-corruption policies rely on potentially outdated definitions. These policies then cause unintended...
