Whether to file or not file for bankruptcy in California is a very personal decision. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are both consumer bankruptcy options versus Chapter 11, which is for businesses. If you have a significant amount of debt and cannot continue making loan...
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Month: January 2020
Embezzlement charges can result from common missteps
Whether you for a large corporation or a family-run business California business, the world of finance has complex requirements, and typically includes vast amounts of detailed data. Most people think of corruption when they hear the words “corporate embezzlement.”...
Do you know the types of Medicaid fraud?
Some crimes are not violent and may not involve a clear victim. These crimes often fall under the umbrella of white collar crime. They usually have some type of financial motivation. One such case is Medicaid fraud. This also is a federal crime, and it can happen in...
How federal judges determine sentences
Although federal judges have a considerable amount of leeway when determining a sentence, the court system does have guidelines for the process. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines, according to the Cornell University Law School's Legal Information Institute, allow...
What could tempt you to commit white-collar crime?
If you work in an environment where enforcement of organizational values and protocols is limited and subpar or if your position does not require you to report to very many people, the risk that you may become involved in illegal criminal conduct may be higher....