by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Immigration, Immigration Fraud
Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz about immigrants being deported, even after they received an immigration benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This “news” has struck fear in some people’s hearts, especially in the hearts of individuals who know...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | bankruptcy fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
Are you facing criminal charges in Texas? If you are convicted of a crime, you will be subjected to a fine, which depending on the facts of the case, can be in the thousands. If you’d like to know what types of fines you’re up against, you can see Title 3, Chapter 12...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Insurance Fraud, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Did you know that auto insurance companies take people’s credit scores into account when deciding whether to sell insurance to someone, and in deciding how much to charge them? If you’re thinking, “What does my FICO score have to do with my auto insurance?” you’re not...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, fraud, Insurance Fraud, White Collar Crimes
The victims of state and federal fraud crimes often suffer both psychological distress and financial harm. Some people even experience medical problems, such as stress, anxiety and panic attacks after they have been victimized. According to the U.S Department of...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Felonies, Tax Evasion, White Collar Crimes
Tax evasion is where an individual or a business intentionally finds ways to avoid paying what would be their actual tax liability. When someone is caught trying to avoid paying their taxes in this manner, they can face serious criminal charges, including hefty fines...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Tax Evasion
Many taxpayers have heard the term “tax evasion,” but they don’t necessarily know what it means. Investopedia defines tax evasion as, “an illegal activity in which a person or entity deliberately avoids paying a true tax liability.” When someone is caught evading...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Federal Crimes, Felonies, fraud
When people apply for a mortgage, they’re often asking a bank to lend them at least $100,000, if not $200,000, $300,000 or even $500,000 or more for a home – that’sa lot of money. During the loan application process, the borrower is expected to be 100% honest and...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Immigration, Immigration Fraud
What is E-Verify and how does it work? “E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States,” according to e-verify.gov. This program makes it much easier for employers to verify that...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, fraud, Immigration, White Collar Crimes
There are different types of immigration fraud with two of them being document and benefit fraud. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as “ICE” places a great deal of attention and focus on investigating immigration fraud because they threaten national...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Mail Fraud, White Collar Crimes
Check fraud is a type of crime where someone wrongfully uses checks to illegally borrow funds that: 1) do not exist in a bank account, or 2) are not in the legal ownership of the account holder. How does check fraud happen? There are lots of ways that checks can fall...
