Times are tough, and recent world events have resulted in an unprecedented number of Michigan residents out of work. Claims for unemployment benefits are on the rise, and the opportunity for fraud is always present. While many states have fraud detection programs...
White-Collar Crimes
White collar crimes: Serious charges with serious penalties
A federal case involving financial crimes of any kind can result in serious penalties for a defendant if convicted. White collar crimes is a category reserved for criminal activities committed with the intent of financial gain, typically through deception, fraud and...
Accused of committing a RICO violation?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, racketeering is described as obtaining money by using an illegal enterprise. This can be done by one person or an organized crime ring by running an illegal business or embezzling funds through a legitimate company. The...
What makes a white-collar crime a federal offense?
Among federal crimes, one of the less straightforward types is a “white-collar” crime. The United States government spends hundreds of billions of dollars every year combatting white-collar crimes. Often, white-collar crimes fall under the federal classification for a...
What actions are grounds for health care fraud charges?
White collar criminal charges are typically associated with financial crimes. This is a term used to describe a wide range of activities, but all of them are done with the intent of stealing money, obtaining some type of financial gain or securing access to sensitive...

