Wire fraud is a white-collar crime. This means it involves money and finances. It is non-violent, but that does not mean its effects are not serious. This type of fraud can cost individuals and financial institutions a lot of money. In simple terms, wire fraud is...
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What constitutes trademark infringement?
On Behalf of Law Office of Jonathan M. Harvey | Mar 28, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
If you own your own business, you probably understand that your name means everything. To get people to remember you and what your business brings to the table, you need strong, cohesive branding, and part of the branding process often involves the development of a...
Entrapment and white-collar crime
On Behalf of Law Office of Jonathan M. Harvey | Jan 27, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
When a person is accused of committing a crime, entrapment is one of the possible defenses available. Asserting this defense means that the accused must prove that he or she would not have committed the crime in question without the pressure from law enforcement...
What is insider trading?
On Behalf of Law Office of Jonathan M. Harvey | Dec 12, 2016 | White Collar Crimes
The basic tenets of prohibited insider trading forbid using "inside" knowledge to get an advantage in securities trading. With continuously increasing levels of enforcement along with strict court rulings that give prosecutors more scope, anyone involved in trading...
What constitutes embezzlement, and how serious is it?
On Behalf of Law Office of Jonathan M. Harvey | Oct 26, 2016 | White Collar Crimes
Embezzlement occurs when someone in charge of another's money and/or property, usually a company's, takes or uses those assets for their own personal gain. In definition, it may sound the same as any other type of theft, but there a few key differences that set...
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