There are many different types of financial offenses that the state prosecutes. Some people face fraud allegations because of their business behavior or professional conduct. Others may face fraud allegations because of how they try to protect their personal...
Plea deals have taken over the judicial system and are now used to settle most criminal cases. The American Bar Association reported that they are a feature of 95% of state convictions and 98% of federal ones. But that does not mean you should use one. While they can...
If the police suspect that someone in your company has engaged in criminal activities, they may want to search your business location(s). Can they just come in and conduct a search without obtaining your permission? For the most part, the answer to this is no. Without...
Learning that you are under investigation can come as a shock. Especially if you have not knowingly done anything wrong. Yet, each year many people find themselves in just this situation because the authorities believe they were involved in a white-collar crime. It...
Filing a tax return is one of the duties that companies and income earners have in the United States. Failing to file a return can lead to criminal charges. Understanding the various types of tax crimes may help those who are obligated to file taxes to avoid such...
Money laundering is a type of white-collar crime. White-collar crimes are often thought of as less serious crimes, but this is not the case. A conviction for money laundering can result in significant criminal penalties. In a nutshell, money laundering amounts to...
Criminal enterprises evolve with the times – but they’ve always been able to sweep ordinary people up in their schemes, often by preying on those who are naive, desperate or both. One tactic that’s gained a lot of traction in recent years is the use of “money mules”...
If someone is convicted of fraud or some other “white collar” crime, the penalties may be largely financial. While they may not be looking at prison time (although in some cases, that’s possible), these financial consequences can be painful. One that sounds...
White-collar crime accusations can have serious consequences if not properly defended. If you are charged with a white-collar crime, legal counsel can help determine the best approaches to developing a robust defense strategy for your case. While each alleged crime...
The internet can be used to create fraudulent schemes called “cyber crimes” or “internet fraud.” Cyber crimes are similar to “hacking.” This may be done by using fraudulent websites, emails and chat rooms to engage in criminal activity and scan money and personal...
