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...
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...
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...
If you are like most American adults, you probably use social media platforms to chronicle your thoughts, document your actions and engage in interactions with others’ content. However, if you are under criminal investigation, participating in these online spaces can...
If you’ve been accused of embezzlement, it’s a bit different than theft. Your employer may allege that you misappropriated funds. You were given access to those funds or those those accounts on purpose, as an employee. But you used them for your own gain. When facing...
Pharmaceutical companies must go through doctors to sell their products. They typically send medical representatives to doctors to get them to prescribe their drugs. However, doctors meet representatives from several companies. Accordingly, cases of pharmaceutical...
Many minor crimes are very obvious, such as when someone holds up a gas station or a bank. But white-collar crimes, and many financial crimes in general, tend to be a lot more complex. Exactly what happened may not be nearly as clear, and it’s very important to sort...
The term "honest services" refers to the duty of certain people, particularly public officials and employees, to act in the best interests of their employers or the public and to avoid conflicts of interest, self-dealing or acts of corruption. When someone uses their...
