A Ponzi scheme is a white-collar crime involving investment fraud. It's not a crime of violence, but rather one of deceit.  The scam generally consists of an investor giving an entity a lump sum of money in the hopes of making a large return on their investment....

When Virginia residents think about fraud, they may often consider credit cards and identity theft. However, people also commit fraud when they fabricate insurance claims. There are many ways someone might commit fraud through insurance and it is important for people...

Some Virginia residents may think that embezzlement is the kind of crime which happens only at large, high-profile companies. However, someone might commit this offense at a company of any size. It is important to understand what this offense looks like and the...

The CBS show Pink Collar Crimes has sensationalized a niche area of criminal law that some may find interesting. While the media likes to bring attention to a subject by giving it an unusual name, you and other Virginia residents should understand that “pink...

At , in Virginia, we often counsel employees who find themselves charged of white collar crimes. Whether you work for a large corporation or a small business, allegations of theft from your employer can be devastating.  Your...

Many Virginia college students may see fake IDs as a right of passage and think that every student gets one. They may not realize, though, that their fake ID is a form of fraud and that there can be severe consequences for using or making these IDs. According to the...

You may think of forgery as the copying or reproduction of literary or artistic works and passing them off as originals. According to FindLaw, this is forgery on a grand scale and generally makes big headlines once discovered. However, the more common...

In Virginia, there are "white collar crimes" and "blue collar crimes".  knows well that these types of crimes can come with equally harsh penalties, making it important for you to have a strong defense regardless of what you're being...

Given how much time Virginia college students spend on the internet, cybercrime is bound to be a concern. In fact, according to the VoIP Shield website, cybercrime is projected to cost as much as $6 trillion globally by the year 2021. Cybercrime takes many forms, and...

Fraud is a crime in Virginia. If you were convicted of or if you were to plead guilty to charges involving fraudulent acts, you would likely have to deal with the same issues as any other similar convict in the state. There is a range of offenses in this category in...