White-Collar Offenses

While crimes involving violence and physical harm are treated seriously in Minnesota, another branch of offenses is often overlooked. White-collar crimes typically don’t involve violence or physicality, but they are a severe matter.  White-collar crime is often viewed...

Mail fraud is any kind of fraud that involves the use of the United States postal service. It doesn’t matter if the fraud originates on the phone, online or in the mail; if it involves the USPS, then you could face penalties for mail fraud. Mail fraud tends to be...

As a financial adviser, being charged with fraud can be career-ending. Integrity and reputation are the hallmarks of the financial industry, and facing any white collar crimes could cast aspersions on your ability to deliver. In addition, a conviction could mean the...

Health care is an important component of every person’s life. However, scammers take advantage of this fact and engage in fraudulent activities with health care. Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to health care fraud thanks to their diminished ability to...

When considering the criminal law, violent crimes against the person are often the main point of focus. However, there is another branch of offense that warrants further consideration.  Certain crimes may not involve an offense against the person but have a nature...

When considering serious criminal offenses much of the focus is often on crimes such as theft, robbery and murder. As a result, other serious crimes often go under the radar. However, there is a set of crimes that have significant impacts on victims as well as severe...

Over time, there have been steps taken to reduce the chances of counterfeiting prescriptions. Counterfeit prescriptions can lead to drug abuse and other problems, so taking steps like making all prescriptions digital or requiring the pharmacist to call the doctor for...

Criminal activity is actually an industry, of sorts, and -- like any other industry -- it’s prone to shifts in trends. Right now, particularly in Minnesota, insurance fraud is on the rise. According to the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau (CFB), there was an 11%...

A fraud conviction could ruin your career and your reputation within the local business community. Fraud, by definition, requires an intent to deceive, yet it is easy to get caught up in a fraud case without that intention. Mortgage fraud is one area that could lead...

Crimes that inflict physical suffering on human beings are often viewed in a more serious light than other crimes. However, other types of criminal action frequently cause severe harm and great emotional distress -- particularly white collar crimes. White collar...