Everyone wants to have nice things. A beautiful house, a sporty car, some fancy jewelry, maybe even a high-powered weapon, but not everyone can afford those things or are able to buy them on their own. Enter: Straw buying. Keep reading to learn more about straw buying and how it can lead to legal troubles. […]
The Most Common White-Collar Crimes
October 15, 2024 by ·
White collar crime sounds fancy and a little mysterious, but the consequences of these types of crimes ruin businesses, families, relationships, and reputations. There are numerous white-collar crimes committed each year, but some tend to be more popular than others. Keep reading to learn what the most common white-collar crimes are today. White Collar Crime […]
Federal Penalties for Hacking: What Are the Consequences?
October 7, 2024 by ·
Hacking into a computer may seem like an innocent trick or prank; however, it’s a federal offense no matter how you look at it. Being accused, charged, or found guilty of hacking brings serious life-altering consequences. Keep reading to learn more about the repercussions of hacking and what to do if you’re accused. Hacking 101 […]
How Federal Crime Convictions Affect Immigration Status & Citizenship
October 7, 2024 by ·
If you are a non-citizen and accused of a crime in the United States, your immigration status is in jeopardy. Even if the charges against you are dropped, being arrested or detained for a crime can lead to immigration consequences. Keep reading to learn more about how federal crime convictions negatively impact immigration status and […]
The Many Forms of Business Fraud & How to Protect Yourself
August 28, 2024 by ·
Business fraud can devastate a business and ruin trusted relationships. Unfortunately, there are a lot of different ways to defraud a company, but knowing them, and knowing how to protect your business may safeguard your organization. Keep reading to learn more about business fraud and shielding your company from fraudulence. Business Fraud When you think […]
Is Computer Hacking a Crime?
August 28, 2024 by ·
There is no way around using digital interaction to access important information like bank accounts, driver’s license information, even social security details, and more. For those with the know-how, gaining access to this prime data is easy! Keep reading to learn more about computer hacking and how it stacks up as a crime. Computer Hacking […]
Healthcare Crime 101: How Medical Practitioners Can Protect Themselves
July 29, 2024 by ·
Malpractice and How to Avoid It Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional neglects to provide appropriate care, take appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that results in harm, injury, or death to a patient. It may seem like simple logic to believe that healthcare professionals should just not make any mistakes, but that’s not […]
Bribery: What is it, and What to Do if You’re Accused
July 29, 2024 by ·
Bribery 101 Bribery refers to the offering, soliciting, giving, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty. The person being offered the money does not have to complete the act desired by the bribe for bribery to have taken place. […]
What is the Difference Between Street Crime and White Collar Crime?
June 22, 2024 by ·
Street Crime vs. White Collar Crime While street crimes and white collar crimes are prosecuted similarly in the court of law, there are some major differences that influence the consequences associated with each. There are also some distinctions between how each category of crime is classified, and what types of infractions constitute each type. Street […]
What Is Organized Crime?
June 15, 2024 by ·
Organized Crime The History Organized crime in the United States began in the early 19th century. Irish, Italian, and Eastern European Jewish immigrants living in urban ghettos formed street gangs and crime syndicates in order to achieve the American dream in the shortest amount of time possible. Robbery, extortion, counterfeiting and other illegal activities provided […]
