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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Constitutional Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: I had a house mortgaged into my mom for half the value. My sister became my mom's power 9f attorney as well as a realtor

She managed to take my house and put it in her name. How can I sue her for the value of my home now? I don't have any money for an attorney. I believe 8t shows my house 8s valued at 316,000.00 now

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Apr 24, 2023

If your sister is a Real Estate agent or broker and you believe she has committed fraud and took your interests you can file a complaint with the TX Real Estate Commission.

Good Luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Identity Theft, Social Security and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Can an individual be compensated for use of their info?

If an organization takes an individuals credentials to create an entity that generates revenue and income, is that individual entitled to some type of compensation?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on May 2, 2023

It depends on the specific circumstances and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the individual resides. In some cases, individuals may have legal rights to compensation for the use of their personal information, particularly if the organization is using the information for commercial purposes... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment, Social Security and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Ok so I find a RV at a storage yard, inside of the RV are the keys and the title. The previous owner is either dead or j
Penny Wymyczak-White
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Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Dec 19, 2022

The owner of the storage yard has to contact the owner of the RV before anything be done with the RV

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: If your lawyer at lies about receiving documents is that considered obstruction of justice
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 2, 2022

The answer to this question depends upon the particular facts and circumstances. Attorneys have some degree of immunity, but deliberately lying to law enforcement during the course of a criminal investigation could theoretically, under the right circumstances, constitute obstruction of Justice.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: I was given a letter saying im the target of an investigation.. and I need help

the case involves my previous employers.

Penny Wymyczak-White
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Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Nov 20, 2022

Retain a lawyer asap. This could be criminal or civil,

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: How can I get a transcript of court proceedings in 1991 in Bell County Tx.? Also a copy of conviction in it's entirety i
Stephen A. Nicholas
Stephen A. Nicholas
answered on Sep 25, 2022

To obtain a transcript, contact the court reporter if the court in which the case was heard. That would be the starting point for the transcript. 31 years is a long time to retain a transcript, depending on the type of case & what happened in the case (appeals, etc.). A copy of the conviction,... Read more »

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Criminal Law, Banking and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Don’t work for a company and that “company” sends you funds (cash app) can you keep it?

I’m being threatened by a make believe company that they will report me for stealing company funds. I do not legally work for them and they sent me funds over cash app. Since it was sent from cash app is it legally mine? They wanted me to be a money mule for them and convert it to Bitcoin for... Read more »

Elaine Jarvis
Elaine Jarvis
answered on Jun 17, 2022

Absolutely do not give this company any of your personal information. They are trying to phish you or obtain your personal details. There is a way on the cash app., I believe, to return the money, decline to accept it or report it as fraudulent. I would explore those avenues. The cash is not... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Libel & Slander and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: What can you do if a prosecutor lies to a judge about you?

Prosecutor has lied several times but criminal attorney said it doesn't have anything to do with statue you were charged with. What can or should you do?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 12, 2022

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte

Perhaps your lawyer knows that the judge already knows that the prosecutor's argument is irrelevant.

2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Criminal Law, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Is there someone that can be held responsible for the headache this charge has caused me?

About myself: Besides a dismissal back in 2006 for Driving with Invalid License, and now this case, I have no other criminal history.

Recently, I was arrested due to having a warrant for one charge that was due to 2 hot checks I supposedly wrote at HEB, back in 2018.

I was confused... Read more »

Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
answered on Jan 9, 2022

Generally, a person has to pead guilty or "no contest" (which is the same thing as pleading guilty) in order for them to be placed on probation. And if you pleaded either of those, I'd say you are really out of luck. Then I would ask why you would do such a thing knowing you were not... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Do deffense attorneys protect the victims of a crime or only the accused?

If you or someone you know becomes a victim of a White Collar crime, should you contact an attorney before reporting it? What type of attorney represents the victim harmed by the crime?

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answered on Nov 25, 2021

Defense attorneys often represent victims of crimes to ensure their rights are protected and they are being treated fairly within the system. The prosecutor is also a representative of sorts for victims as they are the Peoples attorney as well. However, a defense attorney for a defendant in a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit to have a fraudulent W-2 revoked?

Can I file a lawsuit to have a fraudulent w-2 revoked?

I am an independent contractor.My life line during the pandemic depends on gig worker assistance. A company fraudulently re-characterized me as a w-2 employee after I terminated all business relationship with them due to consistent... Read more »

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Feb 24, 2021

I don't know what claims you could make yourself, but you could report the situation to the IRS. If they claim you were a W-2 employee, they should have been paying payroll withholding, and weren't. That can result in a 100% penalty against the company, and against anyone who had... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Small Claims and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: My Jeep was repo'd, when I went to collect my property from the vehicle there was $3000 of items missing.

I have receipts from everything of value stolen, including the tow truck drivers boss that released the vehicle to the transport company stating that she did see my personal property inside the vehicle before it left her lot.

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Dec 17, 2020

If you believe that you were a victim of a crime then you can report the incident to law enforcement... otherwise, it is a matter for civil court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Can state take your st. time if picked up by the feds for conspiracy had a 28 yr state sentence did 8 yr been out for 10

He didnt catch any charges its all ghost dope hasnt been in any trouble in 10 years been in feds for 2 years and state just now decided to give him 23 years took his 10 years street time why can they do that would a parole attorney help any

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 25, 2020

I am not exactly sure of the situation. Call the attorney of record for the defendant for clarification

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: How long do I have to press charges against a family member who signed a promissary note after promised funds were spent
Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Jun 30, 2020

The statute of limitations is the hard limit beyond which prosecution is barred. You can find them in chapter 12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure which I will link below. Generally speaking, the longer you wait to report a case, the less interested law enforcement will be. Just because a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, White Collar Crime and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: Can I hold a code enforcement official accountable for making false accusations, criminal

Code enforcement made a false accusations and had our water turned off,his accusation was that there was a water source going into a RV that is used as storage,he went as far as to say that he had pictures, which he couldn't of had because there is no water going into or out since it was... Read more »

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Jun 23, 2020

The offense of TAMPERING WITH GOVERNMENTAL RECORD is defined in chapter 37 of the Penal Code which is available online here: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.37.htm#37.10

There might be a problem proving that it was intentional rather than accidental or negligent. Also, a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: I asked my husband how he has me in debt and no hes divorcing me. What do i do?
Chad Zubi
Chad Zubi
answered on May 21, 2020

If he hasn't actually filed yet then you can file a petition for divorce first. If you don't file first then your husband must have you personally served with the paperwork initiating the divorce lawsuit. He may ask you to sign a waiver of service, and it is wise not to do that. Once... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Immigration Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: I was charged with harboring and bringing in aliens. Can I plead to lower charges in the feds and save my CDL?

Do Federal prosecutors offer plea deals like the state?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Apr 8, 2020

The federal sentencing guidelines don't leave a lot of wiggle room for negotiating the length of the sentence so offering to change the charge is a useful negotiating tool for federal prosecutors.

You need to talk to YOUR attorney about whether or not the prosecutors are likely to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Insurance Bad Faith and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: What kind of Attorney handles victim of Texas Work Comp Insurance Fraud?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 11, 2020

In terms of prosecution, Workers' Comp and other types of insurance fraud cases are generally handled by the County District Attorney's office or the U.S. Attorney's Office. In terms of defense, they are generally handled by criminal defense attorneys, usually with insight into white... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Estate Planning, Banking and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: The SDPOA is a sad joke. By not specifically requiring signature on each page, it's being manipulated by fraudsters.

A criminal title company and mortgage lender allowed an unfaithful agent to have pages changed in the SDPOA *after* it was signed by the principal, turning a permission for limited and time constrained refinance into an open ended home equity loan permission (which is also in violation with federal... Read more »

Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
answered on Sep 23, 2019

Like many elder and estate planning lawyers, I not only customize the document and paginate in as page x of y but require initials, birthdate and date signed on every page. We cannot protect people who simply download and sign the statutory form. Consult an elder lawyer about a suit for fraud and... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Can i as a defendant file a motion on my own criminal case, or my attorney only has authorization to do so?
Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Jun 25, 2019

If you don't trust your lawyer, hire a different one. Criminal defense is not a D-I-Y project anymore than you would attempt your own surgery.

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