Embezzlement is a form of theft that occurs when a person entrusted with managing or monitoring another person's finances or property steals some or all of the assets for their own gain. For example, an employee diverting a company's funds from the business account...
White Collar Crimes
What you need to know about healthcare fraud, a white-collar crime
When discussing white-collar crimes, things like embezzlement and tax evasion are often at the top of the list. A less-talked-about form of white-collar crime, however, is healthcare fraud. Understanding exactly what healthcare fraud is, who might engage in it, and...
Common white collar crime defense strategies
White collar crime, also known as corporate crime, encompasses any illegal act that doesn't involve physical violence or robbery. Some of the most common white collar crimes include securities fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft and tax evasion. White collar...
Potential defenses to a corporate fraud charge
Being charged with corporate fraud can be a frightening experience in Missouri. Aside from the possibility of jail time, a fraud conviction can lead to other serious problems, such as the loss of your job and reputation. Fortunately, if you're charged with this form...
What to expect if you’re accused of a white collar crime
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 in Missouri
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...
White-collar computer crimes, on a state or federal level, can carry a hefty penalty
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...
Understanding corporate fraud in St. Louis.
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...
White-collar crimes: what you need to know
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...
5 major types of securities fraud
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...