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What Is Embezzlement? Embezzlement is considered a white-collar crime, and a person commits this offense when they steal money, goods, or services that they were entrusted to manage or hold. Under Texas Penal Code §§ 31.02 and 31.03, embezzlement is a consolidated theft offense that occurs when a person unlawfully appropriates property with the intent to deprive the property owner.…
Bankruptcy fraud occurs when a person knowingly falsifies information or devises a scheme or artifice during the bankruptcy process with the intent to defraud creditors, the court, and/or another third party (see 18 U.S. Code § 157). It is important to note that you can be charged regardless of the success of the fraudulent scheme. Examples of Bankruptcy Fraud Common…
A conviction for a sex crime in Texas often requires the defendant to register as a sex offender in the state. This means that the convicted person must report various kinds of biographical information about themselves to the police on a regular basis so that they may appear in the online sex offender database. Information that one may have to…
There are two main types of criminal offenses in Texas: misdemeanors and felonies. The following blog post is an overview of the differences between a misdemeanor and a felony. Misdemeanors In Texas, misdemeanor offenses carry a maximum local or county jail sentence of up to one year and fines of hundreds or thousands of dollars. There are three classes of misdemeanors…
In Texas and all states throughout the country, anyone under 21 years old is prohibited from consuming, possessing, or purchasing alcohol. However, since underage drinking is prevalent among high school and college students, drunk driving is one of the most common causes of serious and fatal car accidents involving teenagers and young adults. That is why every state has special “zero tolerance” laws that apply to intoxicated, underage drivers. According to Texas law,…
As of August 2021, Texas no longer requires a license, permit, or training to carry handguns (in holsters) because of bill HB 1927. This change in the law has stirred up fear and created a lot of questions among citizens and law enforcement in the state. Many people are concerned that the lack of training or accountability will lead to…
Get Updated on the Updated Recreational Marijuana Laws in Texas When we take a look at the laws about legalization of cannabis in Texas, the Lone Star State has been slower to act than many other states. In Texas and federal law, recreational use of cannabis is still illegal. Recreational cannabis (or marijuana) use is classified as the use of…
Most Common Crimes in Texas Although the crime rates in Texas are higher than the national average, the state has the lowest crime rate in the West South-Central region. Like many places throughout the U.S., Texas saw slight increases in both violent and property crime in the year 2021. The violent crime rate in Texas saw a 2% increase from…
Multiple Rings Recently Uncovered and What They Mean for Criminal Law in Texas Unfortunately, crime rings are a common phenomenon in the U.S., and they can be found in unexpected places. We have recently seen a bevy of crime rings uncovered in the Texas area, one of which seems to have been a drug ring of suburban moms and dads.…
Warning Signs of Fraudulent Job Scams If you receive an offer that seems too good to be true, that is often because it is. Receiving a fake job offer is a lot more common than you might think. Around 14 million people find themselves grappling with unemployment scams every year, according to the Better Business Bureau. In the year 2020,…