CRIMINAL DEFENSE – White Collar Crimes

Perjury is the act of lying under oath. It’s important to note that perjury must be intentional. If someone simply makes a mistake, presents facts incorrectly, or there is a miscommunication, it is not considered perjury. However, if a person knowingly and...

If you’ve been accused of a white-collar crime, such as a financial crime, the police may be interested in searching your phone. They may believe that you have text messages or voicemail messages that could offer incriminating evidence in the case. They may also be...

Discovering or suspecting the authorities are investigating you regarding a criminal offense can be traumatic. It could cause you to do something that may not have fully considered the consequences of or simply do not realize the potential consequences of. While an...

When it comes to white-collar crimes, one common example is embezzlement. This is often carried out by accountants, financial professionals, corporate executives and many others in relatively high-level professional positions. In some senses, embezzlement is just a...

A solid legal defense is critical when facing bribery charges. Bribery, a severe offense, involves offering or receiving something of value to influence the actions of an official or individual in a position of power.  Below are some common defenses that attorneys may...

A criminal conspiracy is when multiple people agree to partake in a criminal act. It may just be two people, but it could be more. Some conspiracies involved dozens or even hundreds of people. But the key element is that there has to be more than one person involved –...

One of the last decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court this June before it recessed for the summer could affect anyone who’s accused of securities fraud and facing an enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a 6-3 ruling, with...

One of the most pressing questions that some defendants have is what type of sentence they’ll face if they’re convicted. Sometimes, they may admit that they did the crime they’re being charged with, so they want to enter into a plea deal.  A plea deal is set up when...

Simple mistakes on your tax returns can result in a criminal charge. That’s why taxpayers should be extra careful and be informed about tax laws when filing tax returns. Below are four errors on your tax returns that can get you into trouble: 1. Math errors  The...

Money laundering is putting money that’s not legally earned through various steps to make it appear as though it was legally earned. There are several ways this can occur, but the person risks facing criminal charges because money laundering is illegal.  The money...