A few weeks back, we wrote about the indictment of California State Senator, Leland Yee, for federal crimes involving public corruption. The allegations of white collar crimes, such as bribery and embezzlement, were serious enough. However, since that time, the full...
With April 15 is quickly approaching, federal investigators will be carefully reviewing federal tax filings for the possibility of fraud. The actual incidents of tax fraud in the U.S. are small. When it does occur, federal authorities take the crime seriously....
Being accused of a crime related to the work environment is often serious and could damage their personal and professional reputation. This involves a broad range of criminal activities from embezzlement and wire fraud to ponzi schemes and more. While the term white...
The federal government takes financial fraud very seriously. Individuals suspected of financial crimes such as fraud or embezzlement often face long and invasive federal investigations, as well as aggressive federal prosecutions. Furthermore, while penalties for...
White-collar crime covers a broad category of criminal activities. In general, what unifies white-collar crime is that the perpetrators or suspects are professionals who use deceit or fraud for financial gains through illegal means. Common types of white-collar crime...
There are a variety of white-collar crimes ranging from money laundering to embezzlement. The term "white-collar crime" refers to crimes of deceit motivated by financial gain. These crimes are also generally committed by business or government professionals....
White-collar crimes can include any number of criminal activities. The most common types of white-collar crimes, however, involve fraud. The reason is that both fraud and white-collar crimes often use deceit to obtain financial gain. While some view white-collar...
White-collar crime is a broad legal term that includes a variety of criminal activities. One of the most common types of white-collar crime is fraud. While fraud itself is a broad term, it is generally defined as an act involving dishonesty used to induce some...
In the United States, the U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes most white collar crimes. During the federal investigation preceding the prosecution, U.S. Attorneys will work closely with federal agents to gather evidence. When the prosecutor feels the government has...
The American public has often been under the false belief that individuals convicted of white collar crimes, like fraud or embezzlement, are treated lightly by the American judicial system. While it may be true that some defendants accused of white collar crimes...