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Criminal Defense and White Collar Crimes

By Fallgatter Catlin & Varon, P.A. August 14, 2018

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…

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Owner of Daytona Beach Tax Return Business Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Failure to File

By Fallgatter Catlin & Varon, P.A. June 13, 2014

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.

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Healthcare Fraud: What Is It?

By Fallgatter Catlin & Varon, P.A. February 10, 2014

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

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