The term “white collar crime” came about because those who committed it were traditionally white collar workers. People started referring to people as white collar workers or blue collar workers in the 1920s. white collar workers tended to work in offices, and blue...
Insurers are constantly on the lookout for people trying to defraud them. They know that some people will try to claim for injuries or illnesses they don’t really have. Or they will try to get more money by claiming they are worse than they actually are. In some...
Facing charges over an alleged white-collar crime will probably seem like the worst thing that has ever happened to you. Yet, if you are not careful, things could become even worse. Some people end up charged with additional crimes because of how they react to the...
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...
