Blog Posts - White collar crimes
Defending Against Fraud and Embezzlement Charges in New Jersey
Fraud and embezzlement are considered serious white-collar crimes, punishable by both civil and criminal penalties. If you find yourself facing such charges in New Jersey, the legal team at The Law Offices of Christopher St. John is ready to defend your rights and interests vigorously. Understanding Fraud and Embezzlement To...
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3 Signs You’re Involved in a Ponzi Scheme
Charles Ponzi was a con man of the 1920s who was able to steal money from unsuspecting investors. Essentially, Ponzi planned to take money from investors with the promise of profiting several months later. Ponzi would then use the money from new investors (often people who knew someone who had...
Read MoreWhat should you do when accused of a white-collar crime?
Despite being non-violent, white-collar crimes are considered serious and can lead to significant legal consequences. Anyone can be accused of this crime, but it’s mainly reported in businesses – with once-trusted employees often named as culprits. If your employer accuses you of any white-collar crime or you are linked to...
Read MoreBuying a home might lead to allegations of mortgage fraud
For many people, the term mortgage fraud inspires thoughts of financial industry insiders engaging in some kind of misconduct. For example, a broker might recommend that a client inflate their income or even alter certain paperwork before submitting it for underwriting consideration. The goal is often to assist as many...
Read MoreWhat leads to bankruptcy fraud?
Many people take on debt when making large purchases, but debt can easily become overwhelming, and often not because someone was overspending. Some people, for example, lose their job, making it hard to meet payments, thus more debt builds up when deadlines are missed and interest builds up. Or, debt...
Read MoreShould you consider your legal options before arrest?
In many cases, people start looking into their legal options after they get arrested. This may be because they had no reason to worry until the event happened. Someone who gets pulled over for drunk driving on the way home from the bar didn’t have to think about that legal...
Read MoreWere you charged with embezzlement?
Embezzlement is a type of theft; however, unlike other situations, it doesn’t involve weapons or threats. Instead, when you face embezzlement charges, you are accused of using your position of trust or an established relationship to commit a crime. Unfortunately, in New Jersey, embezzlement charges can come with serious consequences if...
Read More4 types of white collar crimes
People commit white collar crimes every day – many of which are done unintentionally. The best way to protect yourself from being charged with a white collar crime is to know what the most common areas are for problems.Here are some of the most common: 1. Bankruptcy fraud Bankruptcy is...
Read MoreDigital piracy isn’t a game
It seems like every year streaming services, like Hulu and Netflix, are adding more ads and raising their subscription costs. It is no wonder people are resorting to piracy and torrenting to make watching their favorite shows and movies a little easier. The problem with piracy is that, like in...
Read MoreCan blue-collar workers face charges for white-collar crimes?
White-collar crimes have two defining features. First, they do not involve violence. Second, they are done for some kind of financial gain. Or some advantage that could lead to future financial gain.Typically they are done by someone with access to personal or business data or funds. So, while someone in...
Read MoreWhat are White-Collar Crimes?
White-collar crimes are offenses perpetrated by people in positions of power who have taken advantage of the access or influence entrusted to them by customers, investors, or the public. These crimes are committed by sneaky executives and public officials who aim to make money or expand their sway in business...
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