The term white-collar crime means nonviolent financial crimes committed for pecuniary gain. The term derives from the type of people more likely to get charged with these crimes, which are people in business sectors. There are several types of white-collar crime in...
Year: 2021
Can you accidentally commit credit card fraud?
It's not uncommon for a parent in Oklahoma to let their child use their credit card. If you've used a relative's credit card before, you might think it's safe to assume that you have their permission. However, using someone's card without their permission is...
An overview of the Ponzi scheme
White collar crimes in Oklahoma City, OK, refer to fraudulent non-violent financial acts intended to deceive and benefit the offender. The term derives from the most common perpetrators, which are commonly people in affluent business sectors. An example of white...
Common variants of money laundering in Oklahoma
According to the FBI, white-collar crimes are nonviolent crimes in Oklahoma City, OK, that have the goal of deception or concealment. An example of this is money laundering, which involves hiding the origin of illegal funds. Criminals may use several methods to...
What can get someone arrested on drug conspiracy charges in Oklahoma
When the police arrest two or more people for planning to commit a crime together, often not everyone in the group was equally involved in the alleged plot. But whether you were the ringleader of a plan to sell drugs or just someone who agreed to hide a package in...
Penalties for tax evasion
No one in Oklahoma wants to find themselves afoul of the IRS. Tax evasion may be one of the most feared and misunderstood crimes. Luckily for most people, it is not a crime based on misunderstandings or mistakes. Accidentally miscalculating or leaving something off a...
Difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance
Many people in Oklahoma confuse tax avoidance and tax evasion. However, there are key differences between these ways that people try to avoid paying their taxes. While implementing tax avoidance strategies is legal, tax evasion is illegal and can result in a prison...
What are some common white collar crimes?
Not all crimes in Oklahoma involve drugs and violence. White collar crimes typically involve scheming to take another person's money or breaking the law to earn more money for yourself. These types of crimes usually don't physically hurt anyone, but they still come...
What exactly counts as embezzlement?
Embezzlement in Oklahoma has severe penalties. It's a white-collar crime, which means it's non-violent and committed for financial gain. However, the legal system treats it just as seriously as any other criminal activity. If someone steals from their employer or...
CEO sentenced in $150 million health care fraud
If you drive about 700 miles due south of Oklahoma City, you’ll arrive in Harlingen, Texas. The fast-growing city of about 65,000 is home to the CEO of a group of hospice and home health care facilities. Henry McInnis, 50, was recently sentenced to 15 years in federal...

