Category Archives: White Collar Crime
What are the Types of Embezzlement?
Embezzlement refers to when a person in a position of trust fraudulently uses that trust to unlawfully obtain access to another person’s funds or property for their own gain. Embezzlement can occur in a number of ways. A cashier may take money from a register, a financial manager may reroute funds to their own… Read More »
Steps to Take if Charged with a White Collar Crime
Many people believe that because white collar crimes are typically non-violent, they are also not very serious. This is not true. Charges like mail fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement are very serious and are often prosecuted at the federal level, although we do see them prosecuted in state court as well. After being charged… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Man Pleads Guilty to COVID Fraud Charges
In the past few years, COVID fraud has rapidly emerged as a growing category of white collar crime here in southern Florida. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress adopted several measures designed to provide financial assistance to businesses and individuals. Unfortunately, this led to a number of people taking advantage of… Read More »