Federal/White Collar Crimes

Identity fraud has long been a problem. As reliance on digital transactions increases, the issue grows in prominence. According to a recent analysis, incidents in Florida are up 175%. The odds of erroneous accusations grow when the number of violations increases....

Fraud is an easy concept to grasp. It is any form of deception intending to result in personal gain. Wire fraud is a specific subcategory of this criminal violation. In short, any scheme involving the phone or email qualifies. So does trickery involving other forms of...

If you get arrested for a white-collar crime, you may not know what to expect. White-collar crimes include infractions like mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, insurance fraud and other crimes. According to the FBI, violation of trust, concealment...

Not all crimes involve physical violence or threats. When a person carries out a financial crime by deceiving, lying or stealing someone’s identity, they commit a white-collar crime. These crimes cause a great financial struggle for many people, and, because of this,...

If the IRS decides it needs more information on you than what they currently have at their disposal, they may decide to audit you. The word alone can seem terrifying, and it is often something taxpayers try to avoid at all costs. However, they are not always as...

Allegations of misconduct in the workplace can jeopardize your career. Additionally, you may paralyze your company's credibility, damage personal and professional relationships, and hurt your reputation. Fortunately, your mistakes do not have to dictate the rest of...

Under Florida state law, Ponzi schemes and other types of financial fraud are strictly prohibited under gambling laws. Ponzi schemes, also known as pyramid schemes, offer an unrealistic amount of profit or gain in exchange for extremely limited or even absent...

During a pre-arrest investigation, law enforcement officials try to gather evidence against a suspect in order to file charges and make an arrest. They are not looking to protect the suspect's interests or to be objective. If you are the subject of a pre-arrest...

The white-collar crime involves financial criminal acts. Many people mistakenly believe these crimes are victimless, but that is not true. White-collar crimes often cost people a lot financially, and they can devastate people’s lives. The Florida Statutes establish...