If you are a patient or medical professional accused of committing criminal health care fraud, you could face prison time or be subject to weighty fines if convicted. In addition to that, there could be further collateral damage to your career, reputation, and...
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White-collar crime
What do you do if the FBI wants to talk?
The last thing you expected when you got up this morning was to find agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at your doorstep -- but there they are. Now, they’d like to come inside and talk with you about something. It’s downright scary, and the agents...
Embezzlement: Don’t convert what isn’t yours
Embezzlement is a serious criminal act that can get you into deep trouble with the law. You could face serious fines or imprisonment if you’re charged and convicted. Embezzlement occurs when: You take possession of a person’s property lawfully You take that property...
What does the decline of white collar prosecutions mean?
According to a recently released study from Syracuse University, the number of white collar cases being prosecuted by federal authorities has been on a decline. The report indicates that the current number of prosecutions is about 25% less than the number seen just...
Man pleads guilty in Florida court to charges linked to fake art
A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in Florida in connection with fraudulent works of art. The man, a Los Angeles resident, was accused of buying works of art that he said were created by well-known graffiti artists Jean-Michael Basquiat and Keith...
Could sentencing reform be coming to Florida?
There’s no question about it: There are too many people in prison. The criminal justice system in most jurisdictions is bursting at the seams because there are so many defendants either serving time or waiting for trial, and it’s getting worse all the time. Well, some...
Accused of tax fraud? Get help early
The beginning of the year means that people across the country are getting ready to file their income taxes. Most people understand how important it is to ensure that everything is reported correctly. Some people, however, take chances they shouldn’t, either because...
Accounting fraud, insider trading focuses in 2020 prosecutions
Although it’s relatively uncommon for federal prosecutors to bring accounting fraud prosecutions, this area is one with new activity, according to a New York Times review of recent white-collar crime prosecutions. This type of fraud, along with insider trading, could...
What leads to a peaceful surrender for white-collar defendants?
Embezzlement. Fraud. Ponzi schemes. Extortion. All of these white-collar crimes carry hefty penalties. Even so, if you were charged with a white-collar crime, would you be afforded the option to surrender peacefully? Well, It depends. Are you wealthy? Are you...