In an interesting news article, it was discussed that the prosecution of white collar crimes in America is on track to be at the lowest level in over 30 years in 2019. The total federal cases prosecuted has dropped significantly over the last eight years, according to...
Florida’s embezzlement laws: Know where you stand
Embezzlement is a serious problem across the United States, and as a white-collar crime, can get you into deep trouble with the federal government and your state. Embezzlement is an offense that can be prosecuted based on Florida's theft laws. In general, these laws...
Forensic accountants: Be prepared for them during a fraud case
Forensic accountants have an important job when it comes to exposing white collar crimes, and they can provide a lot of significant evidence to the court under the right circumstances. As someone who is accused of a white collar crime, a forensic accountant may be...
Here’s why it’s hard to prove a white collar crime case
Florida finance director accused of white collar charges, fired
The finance director in St. Johns County, Florida, was arrested recently - and then fired - amid accusations she stole more than $700,000 while on the job. The 47-year-old woman allegedly took the money over a five-year period. She has been charged with more than 150...