White collar crime in Virginia might not sound as serious as other crimes that frequently occur, but the fact is that they can lead to hefty fines and incarceration. The amount of the fines and the duration of the prison sentence can be as severe, if not more so, than other criminal activities. One of…

The words, “white collar crime,” carry with them certain automatic connotations in Virginia and across the nation. Many people are not fully aware of what they fully entail, and that there are serious penalties associated with them. Allegations of passing bad checks fall into the category of white collar crime and fraud. The law is…

In Virginia, white collar crime is treated very seriously by law enforcement. Those who are facing white collar crime charges need to understand the penalties they could have to deal with in the event of a conviction. One particular white collar crime that is growing increasingly common is credit card fraud. Knowing the laws of the state…

While people in Virginia might have a notion of what forgery is, many don’t understand how it is viewed under the law and what its penalties are. There are several levels of forgery such as public records forgery, forgery of coins or bank notes, and taking part in forging activity will face white collar crime charges. Simply because a…

The most obvious and prominent crimes that are committed in Virginia often involve violence, drugs, sexual offenses and driving under the influence. Other kinds of crimes that don’t have the same negative connotation but can be just as, if not more, serious involve white-collar crime charges. One kind of criminal act that falls into this…

Various crimes in Virginia carry with them a certain amount of public negativity and scorn even when they’re unproven allegations. These acts are generally of the violent or larcenous variety. Other crimes, however, are also serious and aren’t treated as such because of the idea that there wasn’t anyone physically injured. A white collar crime…

In Virginia and across the nation, the topic of immigration has become so hotly debated that every aspect of it has come under scrutiny. One method that has been used for immigration fraud for many years to allow people to stay in the United States in a violation of the spirit of the law is…

Many in Fairfax County automatically associate criminal charges with violence, clear instances of stealing, committing violations such as driving under the influence and even murder. However, other acts can lead to issues with the law that can yield harsh punishments. White collar crime charges can be treated just as seriously as many other crimes. One such crime…

As the world becomes more reliant on information passing through mobile devices and grows more difficult to protect, there is an increasing concern about identity theft. For people in Virginia, it’s important to understand the laws of the state for those who are facing charges for an alleged crime related to this. White collar crimecharges like…

When discussing crimes in Fairfax, the initial thought that may come to mind is a headline-blaring type of incident such as drunk driving, drug charges, violence and even murder. However, white-collar crime is also serious and can lead to hefty fines and a jail sentence. In a worst-case scenario, it can affect a business and…