Monthly Archives: February 2015
Various Types of White Collar Crime
White collar crime refers to various types of crime commonly associated with the business world. The following is a list of some of the most common types of white collar crime: Bank fraud. Brank fraud is a type of fraud specifically committed against a banking institution. It could involve fraudulent checks or loans, or certain […]
Classifying Crimes by Severity
Whenever a crime is committed, it generally falls into one of three different categories: “summary offense,” “misdemeanor” or “felony.” But what exactly are the specific differences in each of these three categories, and how do courts determine which crimes fall into each category? The following is some more information on each of these three classifications: […]
Pittsburgh Fraud, Uganda Counterfeit Schemes Linked in Unusual Case
A federal investigation in Pittsburgh revealed that fraud that was occurring within the city was actually linked to counterfeit money schemes based in Uganda, a surprising end to investigations that began around Christmas of 2013. The original incident that sparked the investigation happened at a Peet’s Coffee in Pittsburgh. Joseph Graziano Jr., who three months […]
Filing an Appeal When Convicted of a Crime
Just because you are found guilty in your criminal case does not necessarily mean that your case is over. If you believe that you have been subject to a wrongful conviction, you do have the option to either move for a new trial or seek an appeal. An appeal would send your case to a […]
