As technology advances, criminals adapt to it to find new ways of illegally extracting money from people. Modern technology has allowed people to rob you from the convenience of their home, putting them (and you) at far less physical risk than in the olden days when...
Year: 2023
When can evidence be excluded in your drug possession case?
Imagine a criminal trial where you are facing drug possession charges, yet the drugs are not part of the prosecution’s evidence. Chances are that the case will go your way since it may be hard to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The legal term for that is...
How embezzlement differs from theft
Embezzlement is a type of theft. It specifically focuses on businesses, and that theft comes from within. Although embezzlement could involve tangible assets, it usually involves someone taking money or other financial assets that they were not supposed to benefit...
Who commits white-collar crimes?
A recent report into white-collar crime statistics sheds light on some interesting figures. Here are a few that are particularly worthy of consideration. Certain segments of society commit these crimes more than others do 93% of people convicted of white-collar crimes...
When can you be charged with drug trafficking in Oklahoma?
While drug trafficking is a serious offense with severe penalties, it is one of the most misunderstood drug crimes. Contrary to most people’s beliefs, drug trafficking is a little more complex than most other drug crimes. Thus, if you or someone you love is facing a...
How likely are you to be arrested for drugs?
Provided that you never have anything to do with drugs, the chances of being arrested for possessing them are pretty slim. Yet, there are, of course, exceptions. As with any crime, innocent people may be arrested and even convicted for things they had nothing to do...
3 reasons business owners could face white collar charges
As a business owner, you need to do all you can to gain a competitive advantage. Otherwise, you soon might not have a business at all. Yet, you need to be careful not to cross the legal line; otherwise, you could face serious white collar crime charges such as fraud....
Taking care when talking about criminal allegations
If you suspect that you are under investigation for a crime, who you talk to and what you say could help or hinder your case. Knowing what you should and should not say and to whom will be crucial as you move forward. Anyone else related to the alleged crime It may...
How might your company credit card lead to embezzlement charges?
If your job requires you to pay for expenses away from the office, your employer may give you a company credit card. If for some reason, they consider you have breached their trust with the card, they may report you to the police for embezzlement. Embezzlement is...
How common is a white collar crime conviction?
White collar crimes are one area where the border between legal and illegal can blur (in people’s minds, at least). “Borrowing” money with the intention to put it back later, overcharging to make up for something you lost out on or claiming more expenses than allowed...