Allegations of white-collar crime can suspend your career and leave you uncertain about the future. You may feel concerned about the security of your financial assets in light of the evidence against you. When you have an idea of what could happen, you can start...
How can you tell if you have a substance abuse disorder?
Purchasing, possessing or selling illicit substances does violate federal laws. Often, those who face criminal drug charges have substance abuse disorders. According to Mayo Clinic, a substance disorder may start as experimental use of recreational drugs and turn into...
Keeping double books may risk tax evasion charges
Tax evasion is a serious crime that could land someone in prison along with heavy fines. Businesses may run afoul of tax laws in different ways, such as not reporting some assets to the IRS in order to avoid paying taxes. Some tax evaders accomplish this by keeping...
What is the difference between fraud and embezzlement?
Fraud and embezzlement are two different types of deceptive accounting practices. Each can have a detrimental effect on a company when it occurs. Both fraud and embezzlement involve an abuse of power. However, the specific effects of each are different. Fraud...