White-Collar Crimes

During a criminal investigation, the police may want to conduct a search of your home. Perhaps they believe that you have been selling illicit substances, for example, and they think they will find evidence like illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or large amounts of...

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...

A suspended sentence means the court has decided not to enforce a jail or prison sentence, at least for now. It might sound like a win, but it comes with serious responsibilities. You avoid incarceration as long as you comply with the conditions set by the court....

Money laundering is a criminal offense that involves someone disguising or concealing the source of money because it is obtained through illegal activity. The goal is to make the money appear to have been legitimately obtained.  Under the laws in this country, the...

Discussions about health care fraud often highlight the wrong concerns. Many people associate health care fraud with one of two situations. They imagine people trying to secure care or coverage for which they are not qualified or engaging in identity theft to access...

White collar crimes are nonviolent offenses typically committed by professionals through deceit, concealment or breach of trust. If you're facing white collar crime accusations, understanding these charges and responding appropriately becomes critical for protecting...

The taxes we pay are vital to the functioning of a civilized society. Roadways, public schools and hospitals are just a few of the services funded by taxpayers’ dollars. That fact doesn’t make tax-paying any more enjoyable and most of us would prefer to lower our tax...

Embezzlement is a form of white collar crime. While it comes under the same bracket as crimes like fraud and forgery, the unique characteristics of the offense are actually quite different.  Embezzlement involves deception, usually for financial gain, but it is...

Pre-trial motions are legal tools used before a trial begins to resolve certain issues that could impact the case outcome. When facing criminal charges, these motions can be crucial in shaping the direction of the case and even in determining whether it proceeds to...

When people engage in money laundering, they are taking money that they already possess and making it appear that they got it from a different source. For example, maybe they start a small business, such as a car wash. They then create fake expenses or exaggerate...