When you are entrusted with assets, the party that legally gives them to you may accuse you of misappropriating them. An embezzlement charge can stem from work when your employer alleges you pocketed company cash or your business when accused of running a Ponzi...
White Collar Crime
Why white collar crime cases can be challenging for prosecutors
When asked, most people are hard-pressed to remember hearing about criminal convictions involving white collar crime with a few high-profile exceptions. Unfortunately, this leads many to believe prosecutors do not care about embezzlement, corporate fraud or similar...
3 “don’ts” if facing a white collar charge
White collar criminal charges are worrying enough on their own due to the serious penalties you will face if a court convicts you. Yet many people make things worse for themselves by acting in ways that bring additional charges. Here are three things you should never...
Are you unknowingly assisting a pyramid scheme?
Scams have gone on for thousands of years: Ponzi schemes, phishing, home repair scams, fake business offerings, false arrest warrants, inheritance scams, fabricated money and more. Many people fall into scams, but some people support scams without realizing ever...
Even credit card fraud is a serious white collar crime
White collar crimes are not violent in nature. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t serious crimes. Fraud, embezzlement and other financial crimes committed in Memphis can lead to prison time, even if it is your first offense. Even credit card fraud, which might...