Texas Fraud Laws: Bankruptcy Fraud
- August 26th, 2021
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When you find yourself in debt that you cannot pay off, you can file for bankruptcy to liquidate or reorganize much or all of it. While this legal move is designed to give you a fresh financial start, it can…
6 Types of Bribery and Why They’re Illegal
- March 14th, 2018
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This article provides an overview of at least six types of bribery and why they’re illegal practices. Bribery is an illegal practice that involves soliciting, offering, receiving, or giving something valuable for the purpose of influencing the action(s) of an…
Embezzlement, Theft, and Fraud: How Harris County Prosecutes
- July 19th, 2017
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What is Theft? Texas Penal Code Chapter 31 describes theft. A common theft crime in Texas involves taking and removing property that belongs to someone else. The action of theft is performed with intention. The actor wants to “permanently deprive”…
Texas Credit Card Fraud: How It Is Investigated and Charged
- May 25th, 2016
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Texas Credit Card Fraud Charges Most adults use credit cards on a regular basis or know someone who does. Credit cards are an essential modern convenience that people use for a wide variety of purposes. Although most people use these…
Tax Evasion: What Happens When the Government Catches You
- April 6th, 2016
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Tax Evasion Laws Taxes are a fact of life for everyone that earns an income in the state of Texas. Although it may not be pleasant, paying taxes is the responsibility of all American citizens who earn a wage. Every…
Embezzlement: A Fancy Word for Stealing Money
- January 13th, 2016
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Embezzlement Laws in Texas When someone is designated to oversee money or property, they are expected to use those items according to the instructions of the owner. Misusing funds that belong to someone else is an illegal activity and can…