White Collar Crime

White Collar Crimes What is a white-collar crime, and what type of attorney practices this type of law? White-collar crimes are non-violent crimes committed by individuals; usually professionals, government employees or businesses, perpetrating an illegal act for monetary gains. The term can also denote the criminal behavior or acts committed to destabilize a business; such as hacking computer systems, jamming business operations or creating internet viruses designed to inflict harm on a business or individual. The term was originally penned by the University of Minnesota’s professor of sociologist, Dr. Edwin Sutherland. He was regarded as one of America’s most important…

Tax crimes have made the news again. Recently, a Florida tax business owner was arrested, charged and sentenced for tax fraud and failure to file.

In a criminal healthcare fraud case, the fraud victims are either insurance companies or the government, which, in this case, is Medicare or Medicaid.