White-Collar Offenses

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...

Someone may be charged with identity theft if they have taken the personal information of another person without that person’s knowledge. If the person who stole the personal information is convicted, they may face some serious penalties. Identity theft may cause the...

Whether you choose to run for local or state office, trying to start a career as a politician isn't easy. People have to learn your name in order to vote for you, and that means that you need money and publicity. You will need to connect with people locally and...

People struggling with addiction may engage in theft or fraudulent behavior to secure their drug of choice. Although some people buy prescriptions that they want to abuse on the unregulated, underground market, others try to get their drug of choice from the pharmacy....

Not everyone who technically engages in fraudulent financial activity intended to lie to others. While there are certainly people who get into finance specifically because they have a gift for manipulation and want to profit off of that, plenty of people in finance...

Fraud is always going to attract the attention of the authorities -- but mail and wire fraud are perhaps two of the federal government’s top concerns because of the economic damage they cause every year. Understanding what constitutes mail or wire fraud may help you...