The Hobbs Act 18 U.S. Code § 1951 has been in existence since 1946, but many people aren't even aware that it exists until they've been charged with a crime under the act.Back in the day, the Hobbs Act was aimed at racketeering that was problematic throughout the...
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White Collar Crimes
Fraud crimes come in many forms
Fraud is a broad category that can encompass many different crimes. The key point that ties them all together is that a person willfully tried to deceive another person for their own gain. While fraud is typically handled in the same manner regardless of what type of...
Tax return extension deadline is near, avoid tax evasion
As the date for some extensions on income tax returns draws near, it is imperative that anyone who needs to file understands an important point about filing. You must have your income tax form in the mail by October 15. Failing to file a tax return could lead to some...
Restitution is part of some white collar crime sentences
White collar crimes usually involve felony charges that can come with severe consequences. Many involve the potential for paying fines and/or spending time in prison. Some people who are convicted of this type of crime might have to repay the victims for the damages...
Take accusations of copyright infringement seriously
Many people don't realize that you can't just copy things that are already written. It is easy to do this, even inadvertently, so it is necessary to be very careful when you are doing any type of writing. This includes slogans for marketing campaigns and similar...
Insider trading: Be careful how you use confidential information
Publicly traded company employees have to uphold a certain standard when they are dealing with information that could be used to make decisions about the purchase or sale of stocks. It is possible that some people might be accused of insider trading if they act on...
Accusations of Ponzi schemes must be taken seriously
There are many different forms of white collar crimes that a person might be charged with. One of these, the Ponzi scheme, was brought into the spotlight when Bernie Madoff was charged. Many investors are now concerned about this type of situation happening to them...
Challenges exist to prove white collar crimes
White collar crime charges are challenging to face because there are many different aspects of these cases to work through. In many instances, the paper trail is considerable. It might show one story that is completely different from the truth in the case. This...
There is no such thing as an accidental white collar crime
Many people think that all white collar crimes involve some intricate plan, but this might not be the case. There are some cases in which these criminal matters are fairly simple. There are a few points that anyone who is trying to learn more about these crimes should...
Online white collar crimes can lead to criminal charges
Some white collar crimes don't occur in person. Instead, they happen online. This doesn't make them any less serious. Facing any white collar crime, regardless of the location of the crime, requires that you learn about your defense options.When you think about online...