One of the most common white collar crimes in the United States is extortion. However, many people confuse extortion with its cousin, blackmail. Understanding the difference between these two concepts will help you understand the nature of the crimes the court is...
White Collar Crime
Defendants in social services scandal silenced by judge
The investigation and pretrial steps in a criminal case may take much longer than a lot of people would like, especially in very complex cases that involve multiple parties. During this time, any information shared with the general public may negatively impact the...
What about the spouse’s in a white collar criminal case?
When you face white collar criminal charges, it not only affects you but also your family. Often, there is nothing you can do to make things better. For the most part, keeping your household running and dealing with the fallout from the charges becomes the...
The impact of company culture on white collar crime
There are several underlying reasons why people choose to participate in criminal activity in the corporate world. Often times, intense pressure from corporate leaders may infiltrate organizational practices and gradually become a part of a company's culture. The...
Former Guatemala economy minister changed with money laundering
Southern Florida is a mixing pot of many influences. It is home to major international airports and ports, resulting in many international ties through tourism and business. Certain connections with the U.S. could spark some concerning allegations for foreigners,...
Florida insurance fraud charges are serious
Like other states, Florida has a law which makes insurance fraud a criminal act. While it might seem straightforward enough that South Florida residents should not lie to their insurance companies, the sort of behavior that can lead to a state-level insurance fraud...
Florida pharmacy workers charged with TRICARE fraud
There are several reasons why a person would face federal crimes. There are several crimes that can lead to federal charges including health care fraud that involves federal health care systems. There are now fraud offices in many cities across the U.S. that...
Bernie Madoff must serve out his time
Recently, one of the country's most notorious white collar criminals, Bernie Madoff, 82, petitioned the court to give him a compassionate release from his 150-year sentence because he is terminally ill from end-stage kidney disease. However, the judge in Madoff's...
How do you know if you’re under federal investigation?
You never dreamed that a federal agent would be calling your office. Your not sure what the whole thing is about. Are you being investigated? Maybe. The federal government seldom reveals all of its cards early in the investigation game, so you could be of interest to...
Don’t believe everything you hear about white collar prosecutions
According to a recent study from Syracuse University, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is slacking in its pursuit of white collar criminals. The study claims that prosecutions have fallen 25% in five years and are the lowest they've been in the past 30...
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