When people discuss white-collar criminal charges, the focus is often on those who profit from fraudulent schemes. People assume that those who misrepresent their circumstances for financial gain might be legally culpable for those choices. Unfortunately, sometimes...
Health care fraud is a growing concern across the United States, with far-reaching implications for taxpayers and patients alike. One way this fraud is perpetuated is through kickbacks or favors done in exchange for material gain or special considerations. The...
The police are going to need an extensive amount of evidence if they want to successfully help prosecutor’s bring charges against you that lead to a conviction. In many white-collar crime cases, this evidence is seized after either executing a search warrant or...
The creator of Fyre Fest, the infamous music festival from 2017 that collapsed so dramatically it inspired documentaries, now claims he’s planning to try again. He has scheduled Fyre Fest II for April 2025, reportedly set to take place on an island in Mexico. Skeptics...
Embezzlement is one of the more common forms of white-collar crimes. While white-collar crimes do not contain a violent element, that doesn’t mean they aren’t serious. An embezzlement conviction in California can result in several years in prison. The length of the...
Mail or wire fraud is a serious violation of the law, and U.S. authorities impose significant penalties for those convicted. However, it can be defended against in certain circumstances, depending on the facts of the case. If you are facing mail or wire fraud charges,...
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...
Honest services fraud is a legal offense involving the breach of an individual’s fiduciary duty to provide honest, loyal and impartial services. While the term is most commonly associated with public officials, private sector professionals, such as event promoters,...
Bribery is a “wobbler” offense, which means it can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. It all depends on the specifics of the crime, such as the amount of money and individuals involved. For instance, bribing public officials like government employees, judges or...
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...
