J. Patrick Quillian
Attorney At Law
Mortgage fraud is one of the many white-collar charges that everyday people could face. It’s also one that some people commit without realizing what they are doing is actually a crime. Here is how you might find yourself accused of it: As a potential homeowner You...
As close-knit family members, you likely share many things without asking. Perhaps you know you can borrow your sister’s dress or your mother’s earrings without a problem. Likewise, your dad knows they can take your car if they need to run to the shops, or take your...
White-collar crimes typically come with severe penalties. Even though no physical harm is done to anyone, courts take the financial and emotional damage done to the victims seriously. Claiming the authorities have the wrong person won’t always get you off, even when...
If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asks someone why their tax submission is inaccurate, the person will probably say they made a mistake. If the IRS accepted it at face value, some would get away with intentionally paying less tax than they should. The crime of tax...
In criminal law you will hear many different words used by lawyers, court staff and judges. Plea bargain is one of those terms, and it is a controversial concept in the law. A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and the prosecutor, where the defendant...
While not a crime of violence, white-collar criminal convictions can result in serious and life-changing consequences. Businesspeople and government officials can see their professional careers evaporate in a split second. While not as high-profile, white-collar...
Gambling addiction cannot cause a car accident or make you seriously ill. But it can destroy your life just like an addiction to drugs or alcohol can. Compulsive gambling can wipe out your savings, damage your relationships with your spouse, family and friends, and...
A white-collar crime in Oklahoma is usually a nonviolent financial scheme committed by people in business sectors. Some examples of white-collar crime include money laundering and insider trading. Statistics put how prevalent these crimes are into perspective and...
White-collar crimes take many forms, and victims could suffer in numerous ways. Often, crimes involving fraud, embezzlement, and theft deprive people of their savings and put them in a terrible financial position. Prosecutions might increase in Oklahoma federal courts...
Facing charges of any white-collar crime in Oklahoma can carry serious consequences for your future. Telemarketing fraud is a serious offense, and it is important to know what the elements of the charge are. What is telemarketing fraud? Telemarketing fraud is a...
