In general, Arizona defines white collar crime as nonviolent actions that break the law. More often than not, the illegal activities in this category deal with finances. From accountants unlawfully altering the books, to fund managers siphoning off money for personal gain, these types of...
White collar crimes are not just the subject of a hit TV show from the early 2000s—they could land you some time in prison. From pyramid schemes to money laundering, the penalties for white collar crimes can top nearly a decade in prison. In fact,...
With the rise of social media, multi-level marketing (MLM) companies have been cropping up all over the place. Given the success of your high school buddy or your favorite influencer, the thought of joining an MLM to make some money might have crossed your mind. However,...
One of the common types of white collar crimes is forgery. There are many different kinds of forgery, and while the movies make it seem like art and money are most commonly forged objects, the truth is much less exciting. The most commonly forged items are...
Each day we’re faced with making hundreds to thousands of decisions: from what color of socks we’ll wear, to the type of toothpaste we’ll use, to what time we’ll leave for work. We may not consciously think about these smaller decisions, but they’re still choices...
Fire is a fascinating thing to many people. It’s something that is difficult to control or predict and the beauty of the flames can be mesmerizing. Appreciation for this natural wonder ends, however, when someone sets a fire on purpose to cause damage. Setting fires...
Not all crimes involve violence, drugs, traffic offenses or traditional definitions of theft. White collar crimes are generally understood to be nonviolent illegal actions that result in personal financial gain. White collar crimes generally involve office workers, accountants, managers, stock brokers, fund managers or business...
In the internet age, fraud, forgery and identity theft in Arizona and across the globe have become bigger problems than at any point in history. Stealing someone’s identity, defrauding and forging of important documents or signatures can have extremely detrimental consequences in the victim’s life,...
Adults accused of committing crimes in Arizona go through specific criminal court procedures. These procedures are meant to build evidence for the case against the individual accused, to conclude the guilt of the individual, and, if found guilty, to sentence them according to the crime...
In Western society murder has always been a punishable act. The punishments have changed over time; what used to be an eye-for-an-eye in ancient times has evolved into our modern practice of imprisonment, or even a possible death penalty charge. As a criminal defense specialist...