Articles Posted in White Collar Crimes

When you think of crime, you might conjure images of dramatic car chases or burglaries. But what about crimes that occur quietly behind desks, through phone calls, or with the click of a keyboard? White-collar crimes are some of the most damaging offenses, often involving deception, theft, and massive financial losses. If you’re facing allegations…

In the realm of combating organized crime and corruption, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act stands as a formidable legal instrument. Originally enacted in 1970, this federal statute has been pivotal in targeting various criminal enterprises, including white-collar crimes. In Chicago, a city with a complex socioeconomic landscape, understanding the implications of the…

In Illinois, you can face some stiff charges if accused of embezzlement. One of the most common forms of white-collar crime, embezzlement often makes headlines when it happens. A great example is the recent indictment of several defendants who are alleged to have participated in embezzlement at a Chicago bank. These defendants, one of whom…

Have you been charged with bribery in Illinois? Are you under investigation? Do you just want to understand how the law works to make sure you’re abiding by it? In this post, we’re going to detail laws and associated penalties, and cover what you can do to fight back if you do find yourself getting…

If you have been arrested for a white collar crime in Illinois, you might be feeling a lot of different emotions. Though white collar crimes aren’t violent in nature, the law takes these offenses very seriously. Offenders often face heavy fines and years behind bars for what may have started as a little white lie…

Just because a crime doesn’t involve violence, that doesn’t mean the penalties will be any less severe. If you commit a white collar crime – a nonviolent, financially motivated crime such as fraud, embezzlement, bribery, money laundering, forgery, and others – you could be punished with a number of consequences, including: Expensive fines as high…

If you live around Chicago’s Chinatown, you may have heard about the scandal involving the area’s famed chef, Tony Hu. Before the FBI searched his restaurant and found evidence of him laundering money and cooking the books to avoid millions of dollars in taxes, Hu’s story was the classic tale of the American Dream. His…

While they usually do not involve violence or serious bodily injury, white collar crimes are taken very seriously in Illinois and will often result in felony charges for the alleged offender. Below we have briefly defined a few common white collar crimes that we see in Illinois, and the charges you may face for committing…

Many people don’t necessarily think of white collar crimes as serious because they don’t involve violence. But white collar crimes are serious, and in the state of Illinois they can carry serious penalties. What constitutes a white collar crime in our state? Essentially, these types of crimes involve money – someone getting rich off of…

With the April 15th deadline right around the corner, it’s a good idea to begin the process of filing your federal and state taxes if you haven’t already done so. Happily, there are numerous tax return preparation firms, programs, and websites available to help you through this oftentimes stressful and confusing process. However, it’s important…