A former employee at Oklahoma State University has been charged with embezzlement. The 55-year-old woman worked in the OSU Food and Agriculture Products Center, or OSU FAPC. She is accused of taking over $3,000 from the school, and a warrant for her arrest was issued...
White Collar Crimes
Understanding White-collar crimes in Oklahoma
Not all crimes in Oklahoma are violent in nature. There are some that won't affect you instantly or directly, but they'll cause a ripple effect in the economy, your job, or any other related field. Here's a brief depiction of white-collar crimes and their consequences...
The holiday season means more fraud crimes are on the horizon
Being accused of fraud can be terrifying. Oklahoma residents who are accused should do everything in their power to protect their reputations and freedom this holiday season. It's possible to be accused of certain white-collar crimes even when innocent. Identity theft...
The next steps for a federal indictment
Crimes charged at the federal level are punished more severely than state crimes. Federal courts impose minimum federal sentences that may be several decades longer than state sentences. A resident from Oklahoma who is federally indicted should know what to expect in...
Penalties for credit card fraud in Oklahoma
Credit card fraud is one of the most common scams that Oklahoma residents may encounter. Credit or debit card fraud happens when someone fraudulently uses a card that doesn't belong to them. What are examples of credit or debit card fraud? The fraud is often used to...
The stakes are high for federal crimes, and getting higher
People from all walks of life can wind up accused of a white collar crime, from a mom trying to make ends meet to an executive at a massive corporation. These offenses are legally complicated and often highly emotional, with the public quick to judge someone accused...
What are the most common signs of money laundering?
Although white-collar crimes aren’t as widely discussed as other types of crimes, they occur all the time. Money laundering is one of the most common. It’s an offense that can significantly affect residents of Oklahoma. There are a few ways to detect money laundering....
What is the difference between extortion and robbery?
Most people automatically think of violence when they think of crimes. However, extortion and robbery are among the many white-collar crimes that occur in Oklahoma. If you find yourself arrested for one of these crimes, it can be terrifying. What is extortion?...
Legal issues around naked short sales
Short selling essentially means betting against a stock. With short selling, an investor is hoping to profit when a stock loses money. This is legal, provided that the short seller has access to the shares of stock. Investors in Oklahoma should be aware that...
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...