Federal/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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Wage theft is one of the most common workplace violations happening today. Wage theft is a general term used for when employers do not pay employees all the wages they are lawfully required to pay. According to the National Consumer League, there are several ways that...

Wire fraud can occur in any industry, but healthcare is a common target. In a recently tried case, a woman in Port St. Lucie, FL, used her healthcare billing jobs to redirect insurance payments for her own use.  The deception began in May 2014 and continued through...

Florida residents include a variety of eccentric entrepreneurs and inventors, and without private investors, they might never acquire the funds necessary to manufacture their products. Their ventures, however, may require committing a great deal of time and resources...