There are drug courts that help offenders who have committed substance abuse crimes. They must meet eligibility requirements and fully participate in the program to receive benefits. An offender must first determine how to become eligible in Oklahoma. Determine...
Year: 2021
Are there different white-collar “thefts”?
Someone indicted for a felony may realize the charges are serious, but the person may feel confused about the specifics of a particular charge. Anyone accused of taking money without permission could face various charges based on the alleged crime's specifics. Why...
Overview of mortgage fraud and common scams
A white-collar crime commonly does not involve violence and is committed for financial gain. White-collar crimes in Oklahoma can cover several schemes, but mortgage fraud is among the top financial scams. Overview of mortgage fraud The FBI defines mortgage fraud as...
What are the most common types of health care fraud?
Oklahoma is a state with many trusted medical facilities. With that in mind, one situation that can detail your health care practice is being found guilty of fraud. Fortunately, you can help ensure that your company remains safe by avoiding these common types of...
The penalties for identity theft in Oklahoma
A person commits a crime of identity theft when they impersonate someone else to obtain their personal information for a profit. This, of course, considering that they do not have the victim’s consent to see those records. How the person gets that information and what...
Insurance fraud schemes
Insurance fraud is a leading white-collar crime that can land individuals in prison or cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars. If you are dealing with an insurance fraud scheme case in Oklahoma, it is important to become well-versed in the realm while...
Have drug crime reforms worked in Oklahoma?
Changes in attitudes towards drugs crimes may have a positive impact on the Oklahoma courts. The legislature intends to reduce the prison population by applying more equity in sentencing. Nonviolent offenders may benefit from the reforms as the changes could keep them...
Uncovering fraud with algorithms and machine learning
For years, it was hard to untangle financial scams because going through the documents required lots of concentration and focus. Sometimes, the sheer volume of information was an impediment to uncovering what was actually going on. Today, law enforcement authorities...
The penalties for drug possession in Oklahoma
Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) is illegal in Oklahoma. You already knew that. What you might not know is that the law treats possession of different drugs differently. The exact substance the police claim they caught you with can affect whether...
An overview of wire fraud
White collar crimes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, involve deception or omission for financial gain and are rarely violent. The word gets its name from the most likely offenders, respectable people in financial sectors, such as brokers and accountants. An example of...