white collar crimes

When someone commits a nonviolent crime for the purpose of financial gain, this is a white-collar crime. Generally speaking, the main characteristics of these crimes are a violation of trust, concealment or deceit. The FBI defines a white-collar crime as a range of...

White collar crimes carry varying amounts of penalties. Some result in imprisonment while others may come with fines, loss of professional licenses and other criminal penalties. White collar crimes carry a stigma that will follow you, so you need to ensure you retain...

For some people, the attraction of medical work is job stability. For others, it may be a desire to help people. Still others look at medicine is a potentially lucrative career, as physicians can command competitive wages in many markets. However, running your own...

Not all types of theft are created equal. Some forms of theft are more serious than others and therefore, carry stricter penalties. In fact, some forms of theft are so serious that the crime may level up from a state crime to a federal offense. One such type of theft...

Offenses related to an employee’s use of a Pennsylvania financial institution as part of a money-laundering scheme can result in serious felony charges. A conviction may bring a punishment that includes incarceration of up to 20 years, hefty fines and restitution. A...

We have written about the many different consequences that people have to deal with due to allegations involving a white collar crime. Not only do these charges disrupt families, lead to financial penalties and shatter reputations, but they can derail someone's career...

While building a life and making a living in Pennsylvania, employees may find themselves summoned by HR for an internal investigation. Rattled nerves can lead employees to incriminate themselves or otherwise slip up. Knowing what to do and say (and what not to do and...

As an average person, you don't think about committing white collar crimes. You think that they're crimes that only get committed by the chief executive officers (CEOs) of major corporations, accountants with access to funds or others with more to lose. What may...

White collar crimes are generally nonviolent offenses motivated by the hope for financial gain. Someone who commits a white collar crime wants to get money with no risk of loss. These crimes, particularly fraud and insider trading, often take place among those who...