Federal prosecutors may decide to file charges of wire and mail fraud because courts may not require direct evidence of a defendant's intentions. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, prosecutors may convict based on the circumstances surrounding a case, which...
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White Collar Crimes
Pennsylvanians charged with Social Security fraud
Facing the criminal justice system is a daunting task, but facing the federal criminal justice system is even scarier. After all, the federal criminal justice system has the entire might of the U.S. government behind it, and federal charges often carry much stiffer...
White collar crime and how to defend against it
White collar criminal charges are no laughing matter and should be treated seriously because of the significant penalties and consequences accused individuals charged with them can face. Accused individuals should be familiar with the types of charges that are...
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in fraud case
One Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, according to the Department of Justice. The 53-year-old man from Lilly was accused of securities fraud, wire fraud and filing false tax returns in a $4.5 million securities scheme that took place between...
Effects of white collar crime on society
A person who has been convicted of a white collar crime in Pennsylvania may be facing time in federal prison depending on the nature of the crime. White collar crime differs from street crimes like drug distribution and robbery although there is some disagreement...
Common types of phishing attacks
Depending on the specific circumstances, someone who engages in phishing may be subject to criminal charges. Nevertheless, many criminals use these fraudulent scams to deceive people throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of America. There are many different types of...
3 accused of running $364 million Ponzi scheme
Pennsylvania readers might be interested to learn that federal prosecutors have indicted three Maryland men for allegedly running a $364 million Ponzi scheme for several years. The defendants were taken into custody on Sept. 18. According to prosecutors, the...
Insider trading and government policy leaks
The often-complex world of insider trading allegations that can be of concern to corporate executives in Pennsylvania and elsewhere is also coming to Washington, D.C. While the political culture of the nation's capital often involves an array of leaks and rumors,...
Theranos founder no longer controls company
Pennsylvania readers may be interested to learn that the founder of Theranos has been charged with massive fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the SEC, the company raised $700 million over several years through fraudulent means. Theranos had...
Men face penalties in insider trading case
A 28-year-old from Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud for his role in an insider trading scheme. The trades involved a company called Celator Pharmaceuticals based on information about a drug called Vyxeos. Vyxeos was in clinical trials, and...