Many people think of criminal charges as something that only comes when police officers see the crime being committed. This is one way that this might occur, but it is far from the only way.In some cases, criminal charges are brought as the result of a criminal...
The trail that leads to white collar criminal charges is usually a lengthy one. The prosecution isn't likely going to act on information presented to it unless there is evidence to back the claims that were made. In many cases, an investigation is conducted. The...
In 2013, the United States attorney in Manhattan dropped charges and convictions for insider trading against an employee of SAC Capital Advisors, Michael S. Steinberg, and six cooperating witnesses who had entered guilty pleas in the matter.The dismissals came after...
Telemarketing fraud is something that is very serious. For people who use the telephone to make sales and handle customer contact, there is a fine line to walk regarding how you handle these calls. Missteps and misstatements can lead to accusations of telemarketing...
The criminal court system is responsible for determining what sentences are appropriate after defendants are convicted of crimes. There are many different factors that come into the picture when the courts must determine a sentence.One of the primary things that the...
Investigations into criminal activity usually include going to physical locations to collect evidence. This is a process that must be handled in exactly the right manner. Without the correct process, there is a good chance that all the evidence collected with be...
There are a lot of things that people find mystifying about facing securities fraud charges. One of the things that is often puzzling is some of the terms that are used in these cases. If you are facing this type of criminal charge, we want to make sure that you...
While there are many kinds of investment strategies, market timing is one that can easily turn into a fraudulent scheme. Such a situation may eventually catch the attention of both the SEC and the FBI.Meanwhile, as an individual hedge fund investor, you may suspect...
You shouldn't ever sign someone else's name to anything, but chances are good that you've done just that at some point. Did you know that doing so can lead to a criminal charge of forgery? This is a very serious matter that cannot be ignored.Forgery can take a couple...
Embezzlement is a type of employee theft that companies and agencies regularly experience. Many embezzlers don't even see themselves as guilty of anything, let alone something that sounds so bluntly wrong, like "theft." That's because many office embezzlers go for the...