Oct: 14, 2022

What Are the Consequences of Insurance Fraud?

Potential consequences of insurance fraud depend on whether the offense gets reported to the police for investigation and prosecution.

Jun: 30, 2022

Why Is It Hard to Prosecute White-Collar Crimes?

Why is it hard to prosecute white-collar crimes? Generally, it’s hard to prosecute white-collar crimes because the alleged offenders bury their activities deep in confusing transactions.

Apr: 14, 2016

Tax Evasion Charges For Former Minnesota Tax Judge

A retired Minnesota tax court judge and her husband were charged with conspiracy to defraud the government, tax evasion, making false tax returns, and obstructing an IRS audit.

May: 07, 2015

Man Sentenced To Two Years For Mail Fraud

Chrysanthos Nicholas pleaded guilty to mail fraud for taking money and items from elderly people.

Feb: 05, 2015

3 differences between state and federal crimes

Recently, Minnesota man negotiated a plea deal with federal prosecutors regarding an illegal gambling business he conducted.

Dec: 04, 2014

Federal judges can issue sentences for crimes for which you have not been convicted

In 2007, three men were convicted of selling somewhere between 2 and 11 grams of cocaine. According to The National Law Journal, all three men were acquitted of several other charges that implied they were part of a drug conspiracy and committed white collar crimes such as racketeering. Despite the acquittal on those charges, a U.S. District Court judge said he saw “clear evidence” of conspiracy and sentenced each of the men to between 15 and 18 years of prison time.

Nov: 03, 2014

Reality celebrity couple sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges

In March, celebrity couple Teresa and Joe Giudice pleaded guilty to hiding assets from bankruptcy court. According to CNN, the couple, known for their roles on “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” also entered guilty pleas for submitting phony applications in order to secure roughly $5 million in loans for construction and mortgages.

Oct: 30, 2014

What is the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act?

In July, a California state senator was indicted on charges that he ran a “cash for votes” scheme. According to Breitbart, the legislator conspired with political consultants to take contributions from corporations and promise legislative action in return. For example, he is charged with accepting $60,000 from the owner of a National Football League team in exchange for voting a certain way on a bill concerning athletic workers’ compensation.

Oct: 20, 2014

Minnesota Health Care Fraud Charge Requires Criminal Defense Lawyer

Health care fraud is a very serious offense in Minnesota. It is also a crime. If the Minnesota Department of Human Services (“DHS”) finds fraud, you will be charged with a crime in state or federal court. Examples of fraud by health care providers that the DHS Office of the Inspector General regulates include things like false and fraudulent claims submitted by health care providers, altering claims, overbilling, billing for health care services that weren’t provided, reporting false employment hours, and providing false time sheets. The DHS may audit your healthcare company or respond to a tip provided to them. If your company is audited, the DHS will find any discrepancies in reporting and accounting.

Oct: 16, 2014

What is the difference between embezzlement and larceny?

A woman left her job as superintendent of a school system in order to take a similar position with a new system. According to The Courant, her former employer conducted an investigation and found she misspent nearly $9,000, using district funds in the form of a board of education credit card to purchase items to send to her children living in Minnesota and Maryland. State police charged her with first-degree larceny due to the misappropriation of money, and she has resigned from her new position and awaits trial.

Category: White Collar Crimes