Not all severe criminal offenses involve the use of violence. Crimes that result in significant financial losses are also taken very seriously at both the state and federal levels. Criminal actions that revolve around defrauding a person or entity, or profiting...
Most of the high-profile prosecutions that make the news involve an individual committing some kind of heinous criminal act. However, there is little question that businesses and corporations also break the law on a regular basis, even if corporate prosecution doesn't...
There are a variety of crimes that fall into the category of white-collar. Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft and insider trading are some of them. One common question that defendants ask when arrested on such charges is what ultimately resulted in their arrest?...
Identity theft has become an increasingly popular crime in recent years, yet few people have a clear command of what this offense involves. One of the more effective ways to build a defense against the crime that you've been charged with is to learn more about what...
It has become more difficult to determine which listings for rentals are real and which are fraudulent. That’s because some people have taken to promoting homes that are not theirs for rent with the goal of having others pay a deposit. After that deposit is paid, the...
Mortgage fraud is a financial crime that many people think they can't commit. Homeowners might assume that mortgage fraud really only involves financial or real estate professionals. They think that because they don't make money off of the lies involved with their...
If you often use the internet and are familiar with hacking, then you may understand that this can be an internet or cybercrime. Did you know that hacking could also be a white collar crime, though? White-collar crimes involving digital transactions are becoming more...
White-collar crime can be common, as this terminology covers so many kinds of offenses. Common kinds of white-collar crimes that might be investigated include bribery, insider trading, credit card fraud and antitrust violations. All of these kinds of crimes can lead...
When you work in a high-stress industry like finance, you often need social support from your peers. Your family and friends outside of work may not really understand what your job demands of you, so you need to talk to people who know what it's like. You may also...
Many of the most serious criminal offenses require criminal intent. You had to intent to defraud someone or cause them harm. However, sometimes people get swept up in criminal charges that they didn't even realize they committed. Professionals could find themselves...