Secrecy involving government and elected officials paves the road for mistrust from the public. Transparency leads the way for open communication and confidence. Public Corruption Public corruption tears at the stability of a society and threatens to bring it down. Elected officials are entrusted by the people who voted for them to protect the interests […]
What is Honest Services Fraud & What Should You Do If You’re Accused?
Honest Services Fraud involves kickbacks and bribery, and the stakes are high when it comes to the consequences for committing it. Keep reading to learn more about honest services fraud and what to do if you’re accused of it. Honest Services Fraud The name might lead you to think that fraud has been committed by […]
What Is Mortgage Fraud?
In periods of economic strife, certain white collar crimes associated with bank fraud, such as mortgage fraud, tend to see an increase in occurrence. The economic crisis of 2008 and the one we’re experiencing today are just such periods, and with those periods of increased criminal activity come increased attention from federal and state prosecutors, […]