In what his attorneys described as an "overriding, but misguided desire" to help his children succeed, the former CEO of a large investment management company in California reportedly paid $850,000 into the so-called "Varsity Blues" scheme to either bribe admissions...
Federal Crimes
The financial toll of white-collar charges
From embezzlement to allegations of security fraud and money laundering, white collar crime charges take many forms. Many people in this position worry about their reputation as well as the possibility of spending time behind bars. However, the financial consequences...
What you need to know about federal sentencing guidelines
Few of life’s hardships have the potential to be scarier than facing criminal charges. After all, not only is a conviction likely to plague you for the rest of your life, but you may also have to serve a prison sentence. Depending on the seriousness of the charged...
Understanding Ponzi scheme allegations
When people hear references to white-collar crimes, they may think about crimes such as embezzlement or tax evasion. However, these are only two types of things that come under the umbrella term of white-collar crimes. An investment-related offense, called a Ponzi...