Money laundering is one of the most serious felonies in the country. Taking money acquired illegally and converting it into a legal state constitutes money laundering. This crime is serious because it disguises significant criminal activities and threatens the...
White Collar Crimes
I’ve been charged with embezzlement. What are my defense options?
Theft happens in many forms. It can be direct, like burglary or pick-pocketing. It can also be more discrete. White-collar theft is usually executed through transactions. But it can also be direct, like taking funds from someone’s safe deposit or making unauthorized...
What are the penalties for embezzlement?
Financial officers, trustees and some other agents have a fiduciary duty to act due diligently when placed in a position to oversee a client's property (money, personal property, real estate, computer data, etc.) and not use it for their personal gain. When an...
How seriously should you take a securities fraud investigation?
Any time you are named as a person of interest in—or the target of—a New York securities fraud investigation, consider it cause for great concern. Even if you feel you did nothing wrong, such an investigation could lead to substantial legal and economic hardships. The...
The wrong drinking buddies could lead to insider trading charges
For investing to be fair, those purchasing an interest in a company or otherwise making major money moves need to base their actions on publicly-available information. Those with access to non-public information, such as the knowledge that a business will soon declare...
What is healthcare fraud and how does it happen?
Healthcare fraud is one of the most prosecuted white-collar crimes in the U.S. Basically, you can be charged with healthcare fraud if you provide false or misleading information to a health insurance provider with the intention of making unauthorized benefits claims...
2 things to keep in mind if you are accused of insurance fraud
If you lose your property (home or business) in a fire or sustain an injury in an accident that is not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation through your insurance claim. Depending on the nature of your claim, the insurance payout may cover your medical...
Can pre-arrest counsel help in white-collar crime investigations?
Lately, you have noticed some unusual goings on wherever you happen to be. Strange vehicles park outside your home and business for hours, and even your social media accounts are attracting out-of-the-ordinary attention. These are just two methods the police and...
What is identity theft?
Many people closely guard information about themselves. This is a good idea, but there are times when someone may need to give out their personal information. Identity theft is a serious matter now, especially because of the ease of doing certain things online....
3 additional charges that could make white-collar charges worse
Realizing the authorities are investigating you on suspicion of a white-collar crime can sometimes lead you to do things that worsen your situation. It would be a real shame if the original charges amounted to nothing, but you still end up penalized for something you...