Stories of government surveillance and hacker attacks move many people to seek methods of online anonymity. Various services proclaim the ability to protect online identities and activities. All web users benefit from knowing the levels of visibility on the web and...
White Collar Crimes
When may officials seize alleged white-collar crime assets?
Law enforcement officials may seize assets to introduce them as evidence when attempting to show individuals engaged in certain types of wrongful conduct. According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s website, the Asset Forfeiture Section may seize property related to...
Ponzi scheme convictions may depend on the return sources
Investors may file reports about their losses online with the Securities and Exchange Commission. When investors submit complaints against finance professionals, officials may find reasons to begin an investigation. As noted by CNBC, government officials discovered...
Understanding accomplice liability under Missouri law
You may have heard of terms such as “aiding and abetting,” or “being an accessory to a crime.” Sometimes legal jargon can be quite confusing, and terms like these may be used interchangeably by those who don’t know better. But if you are facing the prospect of...
What is wire fraud?
Wire fraud and mail fraud often go hand-in-hand, and those who face charges for one will often face charges for the other. However, despite often getting lumped together, wire fraud and mail fraud are two separate crimes that have their own sentencing and potential...
What are the FBI’s white-collar priorities?
If you face allegations of a white-collar crime, you could be up against federal charges. The FBI investigates several types of white-collar crime. According to the FBI, it has several criminal priorities. When it comes to priorities, the highest priority is corporate...
Defending Embezzlement Charges: What To Know
If you have been arrested and charged with embezzlement, you naturally would want to know how to defend yourself. Every case is different, but in some cases, one of the following four defenses to embezzlement charges might be available to you: Duress. Criminal law...
Are employees who work from home more likely to report white-collar crime?
During the past year, a large portion of the national workforce found themselves working from home. Employers had to figure out how to keep employees on task outside of the office, and employees found new freedom from their bosses' constant watch. As a result, the...
When is sensitive information a trade secret?
In Missouri, businesses may be able to seek damages against someone who misappropriates their trade secrets. If you have access to your employer’s sensitive data, here is what you need to know about what constitutes a trade secret. Does the secret have lasting value?...
White-collar cybercrime and protected computers
If you work for the government or for a financial institution, you could find yourself in prime territory for computer, hi-tech or E-crime, also known as cybercrime. An investigation may be underway regarding a possible computer crime with you as the target. What...