White-collar crime is clearly an area of criminal behavior that has seen an increase in cases during the past two decades. People who have the authority to handle corporate or government financial resources can easily be caught improperly allocating those funds, if...
Month: October 2020
An overview of financial crimes
Although they don't inflict physical harm on their victims, financial crimes can still harm a person's life. Crimes like money laundering, corporate fraud and market manipulation cost individuals and companies in Virginia and elsewhere billions of dollars per year....
Man convicted of multiple federal drug charges
A man in Virginia was convicted of multiple charges that stemmed from fleeing from authorities. In July 2019, the man tried to flee Carroll County when he learned that he was being pursued by authorities. He was eventually arrested after leading the police on a...
How Courts Establish Possession Beyond Your Pockets
You are in your first semester at college, meeting lots of interesting people and exploring the campus. Students and faculty alike welcome you to check out campus clubs, Greek organizations and intramural sports. You will meet many new people and experience a wealth...