Being accused of a white-collar crime, such as fraud, could threaten more than your freedom. It could jeopardize your professional life as well. This article examines how California addresses these issues and what you can do to protect your career. Which licenses face...
A wide variety of specific crimes fall under the heading of white collar crime. All of them, nevertheless, have one thing in common: they have to do with some type of fraud. In other words, if you face charges for a white collar crime, the prosecution alleges that you...
If you take personal property when someone else entrusted it to you, you commit embezzlement. In most cases, according to Cornell Law School, embezzlement occurs because of the misappropriation of money. You can face charges for embezzlement regardless of whether you...
The long arm of law enforcement reaches into the cyber world. The federal government and California agencies may prosecute internet crimes, among other white collar crime. Many areas of fraud existed well before the internet. The internet, however, has expanded the...
Individuals who work in any industry affected by financing are subject to a number of state and federal laws. Any violation of those laws can land an individual in prison and subject him or her to significant fines. These penalties can be devastating, not to mention...
In California, embezzlement charges can result in serious penalties and consequences including steep fines and stiff sentences. Those facing embezzlement charges in California should be aware of how they can defend themselves against those charges. Embezzlement...
A recent news story reported that the U.S. Treasury Department's financial crimes enforcement division had ordered a former fraud officer to pay $450,000 because he had allegedly failed to report suspected instances of money laundering. His former employee, U.S. Bank,...
Being accused of committing a white collar crime can be overwhelming and alter the accused individual’s life in an instant. Because of this, it is especially important that accused individuals understand the charges they are facing and what they can do about them....
Michael Avenatti, the attorney who became known as the lawyer for Stormy Daniels, is facing charges in California and in New York. In California, his charges include embezzling money from a client's settlement and filing false tax returns to gain approval for a $4...
Federal crimes in cyberspace are growing exponentially in number and sophistication. The Federal Government of the United States is actively pursuing tougher sentencing laws. The age-old problem of how to stay one step ahead of their opponents still confronts law...