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?...
Something has just happened, and now you are being accused of committing a crime. While what happens next largely depends on the accusations, there are certain mistakes you can make that can hurt you down the road. Whether you did it or not, it is important to...
When one person creates a false persona online, people call that catfishing. A catfisher may steal someone's photos or alter their own to make them appealing to certain people. They will then attempt to establish relationships with people under those false pretenses,...
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 is important that you know your rights and responsibilities when facing a criminal charge. You have the right to remain silent. You cannot be compelled to incriminate or testify against yourself. It is human nature, however, to want to take the stand to explain...
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...
Your phone likely unlocks with either a fingerprint or a facial recognition scanner. It may use a numbered code as a backup lock, or that may be your primary feature if you have an older phone or deliberately set it up that way. So what if the police arrest you and...
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...
Many activities that people do on a regular basis require them to identify themselves. It’s imperative that you only provide your information when you’re asked to do so. Giving someone else’s information instead of your own could lead to criminal charges of identity...
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...