White Collar Defense

You might think that simply looking the other way protects you from legal trouble. It doesn't. In fact, prosecutors treat willful blindness the same as really knowing about the crime. If you deliberately ignore red flags at work, you could face serious money...

If your employer raises concerns about missing funds or company property, an embezzlement claim may involve more than the shortage itself. In West Virginia, the issue often begins with the nature of your role and the level of access your position gave you to the money...

West Virginia’s “Home Incarceration Act” is an alternative sentence arrangement that allows certain types of offenders to serve their time at home instead of in prison. This legislation helps reduce jail overcrowding while providing nonviolent offenders with a...

People frequently associate white-collar prosecution with financial careers. People who manage investment accounts or run companies can commit fraud or embezzle. Many of the most dramatic cases of fraud involve those trusted to manage others’ resources. However, there...

White-collar criminal charges are often more serious than people realize. They are not minor offenses that lead to a slap on the wrist. Frequently, people accused of white-collar crimes, such as fraud or money laundering, may face federal prosecution. Even when they...

When it comes to the resolution of white-collar criminal cases, plea deals are common. These agreements typically involve a defendant pleading guilty to a lesser charge—or fewer charges—in exchange for a reduced sentence or the dismissal of other counts.  While plea...

Insider trading allegations are among the most common white-collar crimes prosecuted in the United States. Insider trading involves misusing company information to make investment decisions. Executives, shareholders and others with non-public information about...

People sometimes refer to financial crimes as white-collar crimes because these offenses have a strong association with those in white-collar careers. White-collar criminal charges range from various types of fraud to money laundering and embezzlement. Technically,...

Facing criminal charges in West Virginia can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never encountered any legal problems in the past. In some cases, the charges are cut-and-dry and easy to understand, such as shoplifting or auto theft. Other issues are...

When a person in West Virginia or elsewhere buys or sells a public company’s stock using private, material information about the company, it is illegal. When the court hands down a conviction regarding such crimes, penalties are often quite severe and can include jail...