The scope of white collar crime is broad and inventive individuals are creating new forms of white collar crime on a daily basis. However, in the vast majority of cases, these crimes happen through deceit that leads to someone's financial enrichment. If you've been...
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How high school reenactments can teach valuable DUI lessons
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Jun 7, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
For our source article today, we chose a random DUI reenactment story from a high school outside of the state of Florida. The location isn't particularly important, nor is the content of the reenactment all that illuminating to most people who aren't teenagers....
Police conduct, investigations are key parts to criminal charges
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | May 24, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
What often gets lost in the conversation about criminal charges is the role police play in the charge. So much focus is placed on the accused individual (or individuals), and a lot of attention is paid to the "horror" of the crime. Outrage is an easy feeling to...
Punishing nature of the law is a drag on society
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | May 16, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
Defending people who have been accused of a crime has a stigma attached to it. Many people will immediately think that anyone accused of a crime must be guilty. It is just how some people think of the world. Of course, not everyone accused of a crime is guilty of the...
Boating under the influence carries serious penalties
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | May 12, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
"Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol" is a phrase that will immediately generate images in your mid of drunk people driving cars or trucks. However, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol -- or, for that matter, drugs -- is not...
New report shows drugged driving on the rise
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | May 4, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
Drunk driving is a major safety issue, but the charge also has serious implications for the people who are accused of the crime. Sure, they allegedly did something wrong, but they also face the specter of a lifetime of dealing with a criminal history. And sometimes, a...
Discussing assault and battery charges
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Apr 27, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
Assault and battery charges are two distinct crimes that refer to similar things. Assault is when there is the threat of violence. Battery is when actual contact and physical harm is committed. These are the definitions in Florida -- they are slightly different in...
Misdemeanors: serious crimes despite the perception
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Apr 25, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
Being convicted of a crime is a massive blow to anyone's future. You may think that a state or federal felony are the only "serious" crimes that you need to worry about, but that simply isn't true. Even misdemeanors can have a profound effect on a person's life, and...
Drunk driving charges carry massive penalties
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Apr 14, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
Getting behind the wheel of a car after you have consumed alcohol can lead to an arrest. The charge of drunk driving is a serious one, and it can claim many of your liberties and cost you thousands and thousands of dollars. From license suspension to increased...
Tax fraud denotes a serious and intentional act
On Behalf of James M. Burns & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Apr 6, 2017 | White Collar Crimes
In just a couple of weeks, most people in the United States will have to have filed their tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service. Some people may have received extensions, but most will need to have them mailed by April 18. For those who are just getting to their...