White-collar crimes are those that involve lying or otherwise defrauding an individual or business for financial gain. These crimes are generally not violent, leading to monetary loss not physical harm. As such, some may assume that the penalties are not too severe....
The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed for bankruptcy in January of this year, but that organization is now facing accusations of bankruptcy fraud. Why? U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claims that the gun rights group asked for bankruptcy protection when...
Fraud is a white collar crime and can occur in a variety of ways. One type of public fraud, which is a crime against the general community, is trying to claim military honors that are not yours. Cornell Law School explains the Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to try...
Fraud is a serious crime. Convictions, and, in some cases, even allegations, could end your political or professional career. To make matters worse, you could face these allegations more easily than you might think. Of course, the FBI is probably not interested in...
The world of trading is vast and often complex. It is easy for people to feel lost in the list of rules and regulations. People often misstep without even realizing they have done something wrong. This is why it is crucial to understand what is and is not legal before...
Crimes involving money or property can happen at virtually any type of California business. Theft crimes vary in scope and size; ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and the punishment depends on the value of the items stolen. Embezzlement focuses on deceptive...
Securities fraud comes in many shapes and sizes. In fact, it is so varied that some people may not even understand all of the illegal activities that fall under this category. You may not even know that what you did was illegal in the first place. It is important to...
Most criminal charges have a definition that is easy for ordinary people to understand. The intentional damage or destruction of property is vandalism. Taking property belonging to someone else is theft. Misdirecting assets entrusted to a person's care is...
Advances in technology offer businesses many ways to increase their buying and selling power; however, with wireless communication also comes different types of criminal transactions, such as wire fraud. The United States Department of Justice notes that wire fraud is...
In California, the penalties for federal crimes and felonies are often harsh. This goes for anyone facing a conviction, even if it is your first-time offense. The crime itself can change the sort of penalty you face, but it will almost always have severe...
