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...
White Collar Crimes
Technology and white-collar crime
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...
Forgery and Missouri Law
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...
Key things to know about insurance fraud
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...
White-collar crimes of tax evasion and tax fraud in St Louis, MO
The United States government requires all citizens to file a federal income tax annually. However, if your annual income does not exceed a certain threshold, you might not be obliged to file a return. Non-residents may also file U.S. tax returns depending on their...
White-collar crimes demystified
White-collar crimes are often crimes of mystery that are not relatively easy to decipher by the ordinary population. Edward Sutherland, an American sociologist, can be credited for coining the infamous phrase 'white-collar crimes' in 1939. In coming up with the term,...
Allegations of financial fraud can have far-reaching consequences
An allegation of financial fraud can put you in a difficult position. In addition to the stress and uncertainty these types of charges can bring to your life, you will often have to face tough decisions about how to move forward. Will you or your company be able to...
Unemployment fraud could result in harsh penalties
Unemployment fraud is of particular interest to the states and the government because stealing money from those who need it is a violation of the law. Unemployment insurance fraud may be committed by employers or claimants. Claimant fraud may include issues such as...
What do you need to know about money laundering charges?
While most people have heard of money laundering, most do not know what these charges entail or their potential consequences. While money laundering may seem like it will only involve large sums of money, the fact is that money laundering can involve even a single...
The difference between tax fraud and a mistake
People make mistakes on their taxes all the time. Most people have very limited education and experience regarding their own taxes, yet they are expected to do them on their own -- unless they want to pay someone to do it for them. This leads to many errors, some more...