Bank fraud is a serious offense with severe penalties. Both state and federal laws in the United States govern this crime. It is important to understand when bank fraud escalates to a federal crime. Elements of bank fraud In 2022, 70% of financial institutions lost...
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Types of federal bank fraud charges
According to the Federal Trade Commission, 2.8 million Americans experienced some type of bank fraud in 2021. Federal bank fraud encompasses a range of deceptive activities aimed at manipulating financial institutions for personal gain. You may receive different...
What is the scope of bank fraud?
You probably already know the term bank fraud. You may not know how broad bank fraud legislation is and what the term covers. Bank fraud is an attempt to defraud a financial institution, whether against the bank itself or a consumer scammed into giving you money,...
How do judges set bail?
When law enforcement arrests a person for a crime, the person will need to get bail set by a judge to get out. The concept of bail is to provide some security the person will show up for his or her court hearing. The idea is that a person has to pay money or put up...
What is money laundering?
Money laundering is a federal white collar crime. It involves moving money in an attempt to disguise its origins. Money laundering is typically tied to other crimes. For example, drug cartels launder their money, so authorities do not know it came from drug activity....
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
In Texas, driving while under the influence (DWI) can lead to significant legal penalties. Fines, jail time, and loss of license are all possible if convicted. You may also experience serious reputational effects, both personally and professionally. Accordingly, you...
Nondisclosure orders versus Expunctions of a criminal record
In Texas, those accused or convicted of a crime and who have served their sentence may have the opportunity to have their records either sealed or expunged. However, it is important to know the difference between an expunction and a nondisclosure order. Therefore,...
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
The number of alcoholic beverages you consume will have a direct impact on your level of inebriation. As you become more intoxicated, you will also experience decreased driving ability. With every alcoholic beverage you consume, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
Understanding search and seizure issues during traffic stops
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure by the government. Under this Amendment, a traffic stop is considered a seizure. As long as the police officer had reasonable suspicion to pull your car over due...
The differences between a misdemeanor and a felony drug charge
Texas law can charge drug crimes as either misdemeanors or felonies. Consequences include fines, prison time and a permanent criminal record. Misdemeanors and felonies can both affect your future by ruining your ability to hold jobs, qualify for financing, find...