Month: June 2026

When police officers misinterpret a domestic situation

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Jun 18, 2026 | Domestic Violence

Police officers responding to reports of domestic violence have a very difficult task. They must assess what other people report happened, deal with individuals in heightened emotional states and determine if a crime occurred. While police officers do try to make...

How embezzlement can differ from other types of theft

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Jun 11, 2026 | White-Collar Crimes

Embezzlement is a type of theft. It is a white collar crime in which someone is essentially being accused of stealing from the company they work for. This charge is often leveled against executives, such as a chief financial officer, but any employee could technically...