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The government defines white-collar crime as crimes committed through deceit and motivated by personal and financial gain. They may involve deception and violate trust. The offenses need not involve a threat of physical force or violence. White-collar crimes are not victimless crimes. They may devastate the lives of individuals by wiping out a victim’s life savings, and a single crime…
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 former banker participating in an alleged scheme involving several public officials, however, found himself sentenced to one day…
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 for good. Losing a job and being unable to find work in a certain field is not uncommon…
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 say) helps employees protect their rights. Here are some tips on proper employee conduct during…
There are many forms of fraud, including identity theft, forgery, tax fraud, mail fraud and insurance fraud. In a 2017 sweep operation, the Pennsylvania attorney general charged 29 people with felonies based on instances of insurance fraud. In the state of Pennsylvania, insurance fraud is a third-degree felony with penalties that include up to $15,000 in fines and imprisonment of…
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 surprise you is that there are several white collar crimes that everyday people commit. One of these…
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 work in corporate positions and in the business world. White collar crimes are serious. They don’t just…