Responsibility for white-collar criminal offenses often comes down to a combination of impact, intent and knowledge. Those committing fraud or embezzlement may create fake paper trails to cover their tracks or may involve others in their schemes so that it is harder...
White Collar Offenses
The road to embezzlement allegations
Theft is presumed to be someone breaking into a residential home or pointing a gun at a victim to take their money and other possessions. Another form of stealing exists that does not require illegal entry into a dwelling or showing a weapon in a threatening manner....
Do your professional practices cause risk of kickback charges?
Talking about white-collar criminal charges often conjures images of a sneaky accountant who embezzled from their employer for years or a business owner fraudulently manipulating investors to trick them into partnering with their company. The professionals involved...
Why a money laundering charge should be taken seriously
Money laundering is a complex process involving many moving parts. It is a complicated type of white-collar crime, which can happen in various ways in various industries. The government and private organizations take money laundering extremely seriously. There are...
Red flags your business partner is being dishonest
Going into business with a partner can be exciting as you both have dreams of what your successful enterprise will look like. Your business partner may be a smooth talker and it can be easy to trust that they have the same values you do. Sadly, some business partners...
Who can see an expunged criminal record?
When a Tennessee resident has a conviction on their criminal record it can affect their employment and housing opportunities. For this reason, people can have their charges and records removed from their records by asking the court to expunge them. However, not all...
Understanding the unique nature of embezzlement
Many white-collar crimes are complex in nature. Fraud, racketeering and money laundering are examples of common white-collar crimes which often involve many moving parts and can be difficult to pin down exactly what happened and when. Embezzlement, on the other hand,...
What is mortgage fraud?
Allegations of mortgage fraud can have far-reaching consequences, including fines and jail time. If you’re a real estate broker, it could also lead to a revocation of your license. That’s why, before you buy or sell a home, it’s important to inform yourself as to what...
How innocent people can be charged with white collar crime
When was the last time you chanced upon a television crime drama featuring a massive investigatory probe targeting an individual who arguably committed a so-called “white collar” criminal offense at the workplace? You’re probably thinking back a bit, right?...
Surprising facts about prison for white-collar criminals
If you are facing a possible prison term for a white-collar crime like fraud or embezzlement, there are things you should know about life in a minimum-security prison. The more you know now, the better you can prepare yourself for the future. There is no such thing...