White-collar criminal charges involve financial misconduct or fraud. Money laundering, embezzlement and wire fraud are all common white-collar crimes. People accused of white-collar offenses are at risk of felony state charges or possibly even federal prosecution. The...
Securities fraud can involve false claims, market manipulation or misuse of insider information. These actions can mislead investors and impact financial markets. Individuals charged with securities fraud may face steep penalties, including fines and prison....
The Florida Communications Fraud Act (FCFA), found in Florida Statutes Section 817.034, is a law aimed at combating schemes to defraud others using any form of communication—including phones, emails, text messages and even face-to-face interactions. It is commonly...
White collar crimes are often very complex cases because of the various layers they entail. It can be difficult for people who are facing these charges to determine how they should set up their defense. It may help defendants as they’re working on their case to know...
White collar cases involving financial fraud, embezzlement and corporate misconduct are severely regarded by the courts these days – and punishments can be exceptionally harsh. At the same time, there is a growing understanding that mental illness can play a...
In Florida, offenses involving racketeering and illegal debts are governed by the Florida Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act. Section 895.01 of the Florida RICO Act defines racketeering activity as committing, attempting, conspiring, soliciting,...
While white-collar criminal cases lack an element of violence, charges involving any type of financial crime carry the potential for severe penalties. This includes a sentence of imprisonment, fines, supervised release/probation and much more. Embezzlement is one of...
When criminal entities make money using illegal means, they often try to find ways to make that money seem like legitimate earnings. This often involves the complicated process of money laundering. Money laundering typically involves numerous people working within an...
Undoubtedly, this is a time of health fears and the uncertainty of public safety. As a result, law enforcement and the federal government are hypervigilant to protect citizens from scammers who might take advantage of the panic and confusion caused by misinformation....
An embezzlement charge can end your career, marriage, longtime friendships and land you in jail. It can also leave you in deep debt for having to repay the funds you were accused of taking. It's also likely that your personal and professional reputations will take...