Anyone who receives email will understand the term spam. The legal term for it is transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail. Certain types of spam are illegal under Virginia law. It is illegal in this state for a person to use a computer or a network for the falsification or forging of email or other…

People in Virginia might associate illegal activities with a credit card to behaviors that involve using someone else’s card, employing various illegal tactics to try and accrue cash, and more. However, it is also illegal to provide false information when applying for the card. Those who are confronted with allegations and an investigation related to…

The number of incidences of computer fraud and related crimes linked to it are growing significantly in Virginia, throughout the U.S. and around the world. Since storing and sharing personal information on computers is still relatively new, there are many different acts that are illegal and can lead to various penalties even if the person…

In Virginia, using a fake identification is against the law. Many might not know that there are certain subsets of the law that have a variety of different criteria and penalties attached to them. Using a birth certificate fraudulently and manufacturing, selling or possessing false official licenses are two examples of legal violations that can…

In recent years, law enforcement has taken steps to more aggressively pursue various forms of corporate crime in Virginia and across the U.S. Included in the list of white collar crimes that have been in the news are those related to Ponzi schemes. Given the potential penalties that a person who is convicted on charges of being…

People in Virginia might have heard the term “money laundering” when watching the news or various dramatic programs, but it can be difficult to fully understand what it means and entails. There are various different subsets of money laundering. One in particular is trade-based money laundering (TBML). This is a tactic that alleged criminals will…

In Virginia and across the country, white collar crime charges are becoming increasingly frequent. With the way the financial landscape is constantly changing and an increase in technology, it can be a struggle to keep up with what’s legal and what’s not. This is when it is possible that certain investment opportunities might present themselves…

When there are allegations of corporate crime, it can expand beyond the home location of the individual or company that is facing the scrutiny. For example, a person in Virginia could end up being engulfed in a slew of white collar crime charges that might have emanated elsewhere in the United States or throughout the…

When a person in Virginia is facing white collar crime charges, there is often confusion as to what the law is and how they violated it. Fraud is common when it comes to the use of computers, credit cards, seeking governmental benefits, with financial issues and even such hot-button topics as immigration. Those who are…

People in Virginia and across the country might not equate a white collar crime with other types of crimes such as violent crimes or theft, but the fact is that they are treated as seriously by law enforcement once allegations are presented and an investigation commences. One particular crime that can lead to significant financial…