Most people are exposed to the Miranda rights when they watch a crime drama and hear the police officer read these rights to someone. The rights include the right to remain silent and the right to speak to an attorney prior to being interrogated by police officers....
Financial regulations in the United States are set to prevent money earned illegally from being introduced into the financial system. Because of this, some individuals who earn money from activities like the drug trade or other illegal methods have to find a way to...
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could have ramifications for white-collar cases across the country. In a rare unanimous decision, the justices overturned the conviction of a former Chicago politician who was found guilty of making false statements to federal...
Identity theft is a white-collar crime, and it carries severe penalties. In New York, using someone else’s personal details without consent can lead to criminal charges, including felonies. Knowing the different forms of identity theft can help individuals recognize...
Despite the rise of the internet and email, many people and businesses still send correspondence via the United States Postal Service (USPS). As a result, some criminals continue to target people through the USPS. One way they can do this is to open a person’s mail...
Even if you’re being investigated for an alleged crime, you have a right to privacy in your own property. You don’t necessarily have to allow the police to come inside. They may want to as part of the investigation, but it’s up to you whether you give them permission...
Embezzlement is a crime that often involves high-level executives or financial employees within a company. These individuals already have access to the business’s funds, and embezzlement occurs when they misappropriate those funds for personal gain. With that in mind,...
Many people break some law or another when they are young. This could be due to a prank gone wrong, peer pressure from friends, not understanding something is illegal or just poor decision-making. Many times nothing comes of such events other than a telling off by a...
The authorities take white collar crimes seriously, typically mounting an aggressive investigation that can involve multiple law enforcement agencies. Considering the resources available to federal and state investigators and prosecutors, you may think a defense is...
If you’ve ever had your car stolen, you understand the nightmare that comes with it. You must file a police report, contact your insurance agency and inform the bank if you have a loan or are leasing. Now, you can add “get sued” to the list if somebody uses your car...