You may not think that borrowing a loved one's credit card will get you into trouble, and you could think that using someone else's name to make an appointment is fine. However, if those people decide to charge you with a crime, you can face a mark on your record for...
Aggressively Protecting Your Rights
White Collar Crime
What’s embezzlement?
If you're accused of stealing money or assets from a company, you could be in serious trouble and face federal charges. It's important to defend yourself immediately, so you don't go do something that can lead to an unfair conviction. Embezzlement is a crime defined...
Tax evasion: A mistake versus intentional fraud
Is tax evasions really a serious crime? What happens if you're caught missing or skipping your taxes in Minnesota? The government can file charges against you for fraudulent behavior, but it also is aware that mistakes happen. It's important to know that mistakes...
What is asset forfeiture, and do you have to worry about it?
If you're accused of fraud or other white-collar crimes, you need to be quick to defend yourself with your attorney's help before your reputation is stained. One of the things you're going to need to be concerned about is the possibility of asset forfeiture,...
Embezzlement and the risk of penalties
Embezzlement is a crime that takes place when assets like property or money are taken by a person in a position of power and trust. For instance, a bank's manager manages money, and if he or she was stealing it, he or she would be embezzling funds. The most common...
Defend yourself against white-collar crime charges
Wire fraud is a serious crime that, if you're convicted, can land you with serious penalties and fines. A normal wire-fraud scheme uses personal information to transfer money out of a banking account and into another. One of the most common kinds is known as...
You can fight criminal charges for a white collar crime
Being accused of a white collar crime can put you in a difficult position. You're where you are in business because you have a good reputation; even the idea that you've been involved in fraud or other criminal acts could put your future at risk. What can you do,...
School accused of fraud after accreditation lapse
If you are educating students, you do the best you can to make sure your programs are up to date. Sometimes, changes in the law require a short time before degrees or programs will be accredited. In lieu of a license, in that case, the school generally gives...
What is money laundering?
You were probably shocked when you were accused of money laundering, wondering what you could have done to result in such a claim. Money laundering is a process of concealing the proceeds of a crime or converting proceeds into a service or goods. For instance, a Ponzi...
Fight back against white-collar crime charges
There are many kinds of white-collar crimes, and if you're accused of one, you're in a position where your livelihood and freedom could be at stake. The future of your business and your reputation stands on being able to defend yourself against claims that you've...