If you have been accused of a white-collar crime, such as financial fraud, the police may believe that there is electronic evidence on your phone. They may be looking for pictures or videos. They could be after text messages, email messages or private messages sent...
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What happens during a pump-and-dump scheme?
There are many different types of white-collar crime, including various types of fraud. Investment fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes prosecuted in the United States. Individuals who want to secure investment from outside parties or maximize the...
What are environmental crimes?
The environment has become a pressing concern for the authorities in recent decades. In fact, there are a number of federal laws, such as the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act, that allow the federal government to keep close tabs on companies in particular. ...
Employees can face allegations of theft
Successful businesses get to that stage because they are diligent in terms of monitoring resources. They keep close tabs on financial transactions, they keep accurate records and they ensure legal compliance. Many of these responsibilities are handed over to...
Understanding conspiracy charges
Conspiracy charges are a bit different than other criminal charges. They can be used on their own or in conjunction with these other charges. It all depends on the unique details of the case. One of the most important things to remember about conspiracy charges is...
What target, subject and witness means for federal investigations
A federal investigation into criminal activity has begun and your name has come up – whether as a target, subject or witness. What that means for you can vary greatly depending upon how you are described. Here are the basics about your vulnerability to charges right...
Mitigating the lasting effect of white-collar charges
Warren Buffet once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." Being found guilty of a white-collar crime could ruin not just your personal reputation, but your business’s reputation, too. While a bad reputation won’t necessarily...
How could your browser history land you in trouble?
The internet is full of content. Looking at some of that content could land you in hot water, and your browser history could potentially be used to help prosecutors convince a judge to find you guilty of a crime. You might think we are only talking about content such...
Take care online if under criminal investigation
There is a lot of information on the internet. Asking questions on forums and social media is natural for many people when they want to find something out. One time you might need information is if you suspect you are under criminal investigation. You might be...
3 things medical professionals should know about health care fraud
Health care fraud is a serious offense that involves the deliberate submission of false claims or making false statements in connection with health care reimbursement. The government can build a case for this type of crime against health care providers, patients, and...