Embezzlement is a white-collar crime that involves someone using the trust of their employer and the authority of their position to steal. Most people associate embezzlement with accountants moving money into their own pockets or white-collar workers trying to use...
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Beware of mortgage fraud when purchasing a home
If you're like most people purchasing a home, you will try to obtain a mortgage for the purchase. As part of this process, you’ll have to apply for the loan. It’s imperative that you’re fully honest as you go through the application. Any misstatements could result in...
What is insider trading?
Insider trading is a serious crime and those facing insider trading charges can face serious penalties and consequences as a result. Because of the serious nature of accusations that someone has committed insider trading, it is helpful to know what it is, how to avoid...
Restitution is ordered in some white collar convictions
A person who is charged with a white collar crime that cost another person or entity money might have to pay restitution. This is done to shift the financial impact of the crime from the victim to the person who committed the crime. It is only one penalty that the...
Should you take a plea in your drug case?
If you have a drug case pending in the Cincinnati criminal courts, chances are very good that at some point you will be approached about a plea bargain. After all, more than 90% of criminal cases are resolved using plea bargains.But, that does not necessarily mean...
Drugs and money laundering are a target of federal authorities
Individuals who are involved in the drug trade will sometimes need to make the money they make look legitimate. To do this, they "launder" the money. There are many methods that might be used to do it, but doing it successfully isn't always that simple. The evidence...
What counts as a white collar crime?
White collar crimes are criminal activities that involve using some type of deception in order to achieve financial gain. Facing allegations of some type of financial crime may not seem that serious as there was no element of violence in what happened, and it may even...
Understand the defense options available for your drug charge
Drug charges are very serious matters, even those that revolve around basic possession. It's imperative that anyone who's facing these charges learns about the defense strategies they might employ to fight them. There are several that apply to cases of this type;...
Know the sentence possibilities for money laundering
Money laundering charges often stem from complex investigations into specific activities, such as that of a gang, drug dealer, or other entity. When you find out that you're facing criminal charges for money laundering, you need to find out if they're federal or state...
Learn your options for a white collar crime defense
Learning that you're being charged with a white collar crime should spur you into action. These are often very complex cases that can't be addressed in a rushed manner. The sooner you get started on your defense, the more time you have to consider the options that are...
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