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...
White Collar Crimes
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...
Several consequences to committing mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud is one of the most complex forms of fraud, and its prevalence has only increased since the housing market crashed in 2008 - scrutinizing new transactions and investigating past ones. It's important to comprehend what mortgage fraud is and what the...
Don’t commit a white collar crime on accident
You may not think it's possible to accidentally violate the law with a white collar crime, but you'd be surprised. There are plenty of people in the world who commit crimes intentionally, but the reality is that some end up committing crimes unintentionally or because...
Potential defenses to mortgage fraud charges
Mortgage fraud is a serious crime, not only in the state of Ohio, but also throughout the country. There are federal laws in place that attempt to prevent such a crime. Despite this, there are still people who complete fraudulent mortgage applications, either...
Financial crimes: A range of crimes with potential prison time
"Financial crime" is a cover-all term for many kinds of financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and others. Every financial crime is a little different, and thus attorneys have to work diligently to protect their clients. Defenses that could work for one act...
Dodging taxes can lead to serious consequences
It's a crime to try to avoid paying taxes, but many people try to get away with it. Tax evasion refers to individuals attempting not to pay taxes purposefully. People who make mistakes on their taxes shouldn't face charges for their errors, although they may face...
Myths hurt your understanding of white collar crime law
As someone accused of a white collar crime, you might think you'll get away without penalties since you have the money and power to back your defense. The truth is that people in powerful positions and those who are wealthy do sometimes end up in prison or facing...
What are some kinds of fraud?
There are many people who fall victim to fraud every year, which is why the judicial system is so hard on those who commit it. Fraud comes in many forms, from lying on tax returns to filling out a fake prescription. If you're accused of fraud, you need to understand...
The differences between pyramid schemes and multilevel marketing
You've seen it before; a post on social media stating that you can make $300 today if you'll just deposit $20 into a bank account for a program that can help you succeed. While there are some programs designed to help you market real products and services, many of...