On behalf of Mandell Law | Oct 4, 2020 | white collar crimes
While Ponzi schemes are a type of financial fraud, Florida actually prohibits these operations under the gambling laws. Also called a pyramid scheme, a Ponzi scheme is an operation that promises exponential profits with limited to no financial risk from signing new...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Sep 14, 2020 | white collar crimes
People in Florida hear the word “fraud” and might immediately assume it to be a well-defined offense that whomever accused of it may have no justification for. Yet that may not always be the case. Indeed, even defining what constitutes fraud can be...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Sep 12, 2020 | white collar crimes
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is responsible for both collecting taxes and investigating potential attempts by individuals or businesses to avoid paying their lawful share. When taxpayers fail to provide full and accurate information about their finances or fail...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jul 23, 2020 | white collar crimes
In Florida, individuals convicted of embezzlement pay penalties according to the state’s theft laws. This means that your punishment is commensurate to the value of the property taken. If convicted of embezzlement, you can face steep fines and jail time, irrevocably...
On behalf of Mandell Law | May 23, 2020 | white collar crimes
White-collar crime holds serious consequences in the United States. If you face federal charges for white-collar crimes, you may have heard that defendants often receive reduced sentences. This is a common misconception that white-collar offenders have it easy in the...
On behalf of Mandell Law | May 7, 2020 | white collar crimes
From diagnosing potentially life-threatening conditions to performing complex surgical procedures, physicians often face intense performance expectations. Similarly, medical professionals frequently find themselves facing heightened scrutiny when it comes to potential...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Apr 15, 2020 | white collar crimes
Florida residents may not recognize how sharing or receiving a seemingly good stock tip may trigger criminal charges for insider trading. Cornell Law School explains that insider trading may occur when someone trades a company’s stock or other securities on the basis...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Apr 2, 2020 | white collar crimes
In Florida, many laws are in place with the intent to crack down on money laundering. This white collar crime comes with potential penalties. They may startle people with how harsh they are. Today, we will take a look at money laundering itself. We will examine what...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Feb 8, 2020 | white collar crimes
In our practice of defending those accused of white-collar crimes, we have noticed that our clients are often leaders in their respective fields. They may be high-profile individuals with years of experience. They could be skilled negotiators. Still, they did not rely...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Feb 3, 2020 | white collar crimes
Certain people in Florida may have differing opinions about crime, and some feel that white collar crimes are not as serious as more violent ones. However, the feds take white collar crimes, such as money laundering, securities fraud and corporate fraud, very...
