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Recent data from the United States Justice Department suggests that white-collar crime is actually on the decline. White-collar crime includes federal procurement fraud, arson for profit, identity theft, telemarketing theft and much more. As of 2016,...
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...
Many Ohio workers are contractors or employees of contractors who work on projects of the federal government. Federal contracts are subject to strict laws regarding the payment of reward for better treatment than would otherwise be available under the official...
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...
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...
You knew you were in trouble when the police arrived at your office. You thought you might be accused of participating in some of the criminal acts you saw around your office, and now you have been. It's important to have a solid strategy for defending yourself if...
Fraud cases seem to be on the decline. According to a report published by the United States Department of Justice, fraud cases decreased by 10 percent between 2011 and 2012. Even so, fraud remains an extremely common white collar crime, one for which many people...
Money laundering is a crime in which "dirty" money is transferred through a series of transactions for assets or cash. The money is called dirty money because it is derived from criminal activities. There are a number of anti-money laundering laws that have been...
The laws in Ohio and across the country regarding credit fraud and theft are very clear. Unauthorized use of a person’s credit card is illegal and a white-collar crime. You may have a history of using that person’s card with his or her permission. However,...
You've always tried to stay on the right side of the law, but you can't control everything that goes on at your business. You may not be surprised that you're facing white-collar crime allegations because of the size of the company, but that doesn't mean you should...