By Tylden Shaeffer | Published December 5, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: embezzlement, misapplication of fiduciary property, theft | Comments Off on What is Embezzlement and What Are Defenses to the Crime?
Embezzlement is a type of white collar crime often prosecuted in Texas. It is defined as the unlawful appropriation of funds or other property by a person who has been entrusted with them. What distinguishes embezzlement from other theft crimes is that the victim has willingly granted control of the funds or property to another Read More
Read MoreCharging conspiracy is a powerful weapon in the arsenal of federal prosecutors. A conspiracy is defined as an agreement, express or implied, between two or more people to commit a crime. A conviction does not require that a person have committed the underlying crime. It is enough that he or she have performed an overt Read More
Read MoreThe state of Texas has enacted a law creating the offense of fentanyl murder. This legislation, which took effect September 1, 2023, targets individuals who sell or otherwise distribute fentanyl to recipients who die as a result of taking the powerful synthetic opioid. Texas now joins about 30 states that have enacted drug-induced homicide statutes, Read More
Read MoreDomestic violence, also known as family violence, is defined in Texas to include physical assault, sexual assault and threats of violence against a family member or member of the household, as well as violence against someone with whom you had a dating relationship—even if that relationship has already ended. Domestic violence can occur between spouses, Read More
Read MoreIn early 2024, the European Union (EU) will begin requiring visas for American tourists, as well as for those from Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This is a major change, as citizens of those countries have previously been able to travel to the EU without a visa for visits up to 90 days. The new Read More
Read MoreTitle IX is a civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination at schools receiving federal funding. Schools have established procedures for investigating and resolving complaints of Title IX violations, including sexual harassment or sexual assault. These cases, which can result in disciplinary measures being taken against an accused student, follow a multi-step process that can Read More
Read MoreCollege students accused of sexual misconduct may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under Title IX, the statute that prohibits sex discrimination at schools receiving federal funding. Being found to have engaged in such conduct carries immediate and long-term repercussions. Understanding the process you are facing, as well as possible defenses, is vital to protecting your Read More
Read MoreIf you are a college student accused of sexual misconduct in violation of Title IX, you may face a litany of potential penalties that can leave a permanent mark on your college record, preventing you from entering graduate school and even affecting your future employment. Title IX disciplinary procedures can be complex and you need Read More
Read MoreTitle IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in universities and schools that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Among other strictures, the law requires these institutions to implement procedures for reporting and addressing charges of sexual assault. However, the DOE has recently proposed major changes in the regulations that Read More
Read MoreTitle IX is a federal law that bars sex-based discrimination by any school that receives funding from the U.S. government. One function of Title IX is to discipline those who commit acts of sexual harassment or sexual assault in school. Although Title IX proceedings can impose serious penalties such as loss of scholarships and suspension Read More
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