Detectives or other law enforcement investigators will often spend significant time compiling evidence before eventually presenting a case to prosecutors to see if they want to press charges. Police investigators are just as methodical in investigating and compiling...
White-collar crime is a hot-button topic in Missouri. The category encompasses a broad range of actions, including the obvious: Securities fraud Embezzlement Money laundering Corporate fraud But the list goes well into a variety of other offenses: Antitrust violations...
Under Missouri state law, people can be prosecuted for a variety of computer crimes. These include tampering with computer data, tampering with computer users or tampering with computer equipment. But what constitutes a federal computer crime? How does prosecution...
Corporate fraud, also referred to as business fraud, involves unlawful and illusive actions by a company or an employee of a company with the intent of gaining a financial advantage. Business fraud encompasses not only financial fraud but also the theft of data and...
The charges for white-collar crimes are not taken lightly. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies often handle these cases, typically working with prosecutors to unravel rather complex matters. When people hear the term "white-collar crime," they might think of...
Securities fraud, also known as stock fraud or investment fraud, occurs when a party involved in buying, selling and trading a company's stocks provides misleading information to the public or buyers. The false statements affect buyers involved in the trade market...
Being charged with a white-collar crime can have life-altering consequences. Your case could be heard in a Missouri court or you could face charges on a federal level. What is white-collar crime? Originally, the term "white collar" was coined by Edwin Sutherland in...
As technology grows and becomes more and more prevalent, so does the ability to commit fraudulent crimes or white-collar crimes. White-collar crimes of all types have become easier and less traceable. Additionally, the growth of technology has generated new varieties...
The state of Missouri classifies forgery as a serious offense. A conviction will warrant significant penalties. Missouri defines its stance on forgery in Statute 570.090 What is a forgery? 'Forgery' is a broad term encompassing several criminal activities. The act of...
During hard times, people may see an opportunity to make extra money through insurance fraud. Here's what you need to know about this type of fraud and what the penalties for committing it may be. What is insurance fraud? Whenever a person uses deceptive means to...
