Most North Carolina residents have lines of credit that they use to cover their daily expenses or any emergencies that may arise. Some people permit others to use their credit on occasion, and that is perfectly legal. Using someone else’s credit or debit card or...
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Woman facing decades behind bars in mail fraud scheme
Criminal charges are no joke, and the consequences tied to them can be significant. One North Carolina woman is finding out just how significant, as she is facing 20 years behind bars for her role in a mail fraud scheme. Here’s what’s going on with her case. The...
What is needed to convict a person on forgery charges?
White-collar crimes are something the state of North Carolina takes very seriously. If charged with this type of crime, the way the accused handles his or her defense can mean the difference between being allowed to go home and spending years in prison. This is...
Facing an insurance fraud charge?
Insurance is there to help people when they need it. Unfortunately, many people try to take advantage of the system, so insurance companies are always on the lookout for fraudulent or questionable claims. Anyone in North Carolina or elsewhere who is thought to be...
What are the most common white collar crimes?
White collar crimes are unique in many ways. They do not involve violence and are always associated with finances. Sometimes, it is difficult to pinpoint the victims of these crimes because they can be far-reaching in whom they impact. Also, those charged with these...
Is intellectual property theft a white collar crime?
Intellectual property can include books, art, music, trademarks, designs and video games. The government offers various protect for this type of property that allows you exclusive rights to use and sell it. If someone else uses or tries to claim your work as his or...
When your employer accuses you of embezzlement
North Carolina employers are on the lookout for employees who attempt to commit crimes. When suspicions rise to the level of legal accusations and investigations, you may wonder how you can fight the charges. You may only know the term embezzlement from mob movies,...
A basic overview of identity theft
Facing accusations of identity theft in North Carolina is serious. The authorities often operate within federal guidelines dictating how to handle those accused of this offense. If you face charges of identity theft, you may want to know what you potentially face. At...
What are common white collar crimes?
White collar crime can be tricky to define because it encompasses quite a few different crimes. However, the best way to define it is that it involves finances and does not involve physically harming another person. These two aspects are what set it apart from other...
What does wage theft look like?
Many people assume that wage theft occurs when an employer denies a worker overtime wages after said worker puts in extra hours. While they would not be wrong, wage theft occurs in several different ways. The denial of overtime wages is just one form of the crime. It...
