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...
white collar crimes
When does theft become embezzlement?
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...
Former banker in money laundering scheme gets one day in jail
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...
Protecting your career amid white collar crime allegations
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...
Handling HR accusations the right way
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...
Tax evasion is a common white collar crime
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 come with heavy penalties
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...
3 examples of high-profile white collar crime cases
White collar crimes happen all the time, and sometimes they happen on a very grand scale. When the people or organizations that committed these large-scale crimes get caught, the case tends to get featured across all the national news networks. In the text that...