CRIMINAL DEFENSE – White Collar Crimes

The goal of a grand jury is simply to determine if there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial. The members of the grand jury are asked to decide if there is probable cause based on the evidence of criminal activity. If there is, they can then recommend that...

People who are at the center of a criminal investigation may receive a target letter, which is a notice that’s sent out by a federal prosecutor. This means that the government has substantial evidence linking the person who receives the letter to a potential crime and...

Wire fraud allegations often lead to federal prosecution. Like other federal crimes prosecuted at the federal level, wire fraud can lead to substantial financial consequences, jail time and a permanent criminal record. People sometimes misunderstand the basis of wire...

Embezzlement is often referred to as “white collar” crime. It is a form of theft. The allegation for the person who has been charged is that they misappropriated or misused financial assets that they had access to because of their position. For those facing an...

The stories of embezzlement that make the news are often dramatic. They may involve years of egregious misconduct where individuals divert tens of thousands of dollars or more from their employers.  People don't find it surprising that those who intercept client...

We know for a fact that there are situations in which people make false confessions. The exact number of these confessions is impossible to determine, but DNA evidence does show that it has happened in the past – and will likely happen again in the future. Even though...

A Ponzi scheme is a type of financial investment fraud. It is often classified as a white-collar crime and can lead to significant consequences for those who are convicted, including financial fines and jail time. The way a Ponzi scheme generally works is that...

For decades, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I substance by the federal government. This puts it in a category with hard drugs such as heroin. A Schedule I substance has a high potential for abuse and does not have an accepted medical use. While this has...

When filing taxes, mistakes can occur, as the process can be complicated. Unfortunately, incorrect information may negatively impact you.  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may require you to pay a penalty, or you may face a tax evasion charge if the IRS can prove it...

We know that the justice system gets it wrong. People are convicted of crimes that they never committed in the first place. Many of them serve years or even decades behind bars. Thankfully, some of these individuals have been exonerated. This is often done with the...