Fraud is a crime that is taken seriously because it affects many. Faking a signature could result in a check being cashed, for example, that then empties someone's bank account. It could be the falsification of documents that help you receive property that isn't yours...
White Collar Crimes
Federal embezzlement convictions: What are the punishments?
Punishments related to a federal embezzlement conviction could involve many years in prison. In fact, some defendants accused of this crime are surprised at just how lengthy jail sentences can get. The fines associated with the offense can also be extremely high. Here...
What’s the history of the ‘Ponzi scheme?’
Charles Ponzi was a man whose name went down in history for the "scheme" he developed to take money from unsuspecting investors. Since the days of Charles Ponzi, his money-grabbing scam has been replicated by countless white collar criminals on scales from large to...
Can you rescind a white collar plea bargain?
If you face a federal white collar crime charge in Ohio, you and your attorney may have the opportunity to enter into a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor. It may surprise you to learn that upwards of 90 percent of federal white collar criminal cases are...
Defenses for white collar crime charges
White collar crimes are common in the business world as thousands of people try their best to defraud organizations or embezzle money from individuals. These crimes require a strong defense in order to have the charges reduced or dropped so that you don't wind up...
Is white collar crime prosecution on the decline?
Those facing white collar criminal charges are probably understandably nervous and stressed at the prospect of spending significant time behind bars or paying thousands (if not millions) of dollars in fines. But according to recent data, white collar criminal...
Why do people commit white-collar crimes?
Each person finds personal motivations to follow-through on daily activities. They might be motivated to get healthier and decided to go for a run. Or someone might cook dinner because their hunger motivates them. But what motivates someone to commit white-collar...
Protect yourself against white collar crime charges
White collar crime is generally a non-violent act that takes place in business. The primary goal is for the person or people participating in the crime to obtain assets or some form of financial gain as a result of their actions. There are a number of well-known white...
Embezzlement: Develop a strong defense
Embezzlement might not seem like it's hurting anything or anyone when you're doing it. Taking a small amount of money from a cash register each day and manipulating the data to show that nothing is missing is a good, simple example. The problem is that even if no one...
Here’s what to know about money laundering in Ohio
If you're accused of a white collar crime, you're in deep trouble. Accusations could lead to federal and state charges. It's in your best interests to do what you can to protect yourself. With the right defense, you'll be able to fight the charges against you. What is...
