Category Archives: White Collar Crime
Will I Have to Go to Jail for a White Collar Crime in Delaware?
Though they may not go by the familiar term you know as white collar crimes in Delaware, these offenses are still serious and carry hefty penalties. The details will vary, as a white collar crime may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances. Additional factors also affect the punishment if… Read More »
Is Money Laundering a White Collar Crime in Delaware?
White collar crimes are not mentioned in Delaware’s criminal laws, so many people are confused about what offenses are included in the definition. Fortunately, the state statutes are clear on what constitutes money laundering, and the terminology makes sense. When funds are derived through illegal means, they are “dirty” because of the connection to… Read More »
Why Most Delaware White Collar Crimes Proceed In Federal Court
White collar crime is a term that is used to refer to a category rather than a single offense, so there is no definition established by US or Delaware statute. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has developed a working definition to assist law enforcement with apprehending offenders. This classification covers crimes that… Read More »
What Is “Occupational” Fraud Under Delaware Criminal Laws?
Fraud is an umbrella term that covers many different types of schemes in which a perpetrator misappropriated the property of another through use of false statements or deception. One specific type that is on the rise in the US is occupational fraud, which the Association of Certified Fraud (ACFE) defines as knowing misrepresentation of… Read More »
FAQs About Embezzlement White Collar Crimes In Delaware
Embezzlement may not rank high when it comes to the total arrests for serious criminal offenses in Delaware, accounting for just over 1 percent statewide. However, the numbers really stand out when you take a closer look at this particular white collar crime at a local level. According to a publication on Crime in… Read More »
Factors That Make Delaware White Collar Crimes Unique
One of the most common misconceptions about white collar crimes stems from the name itself, and it is one that is easy to dispel. Corporate executives are not the only people arrested on such charges. Police will investigate and pursue anyone who violates Delaware’s theft statutes on fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, and related offenses, regardless… Read More »
Debunking Myths About White Collar Crimes in Delaware
Though you know the term, you may not fully understand the wide range of legal concepts that fall under the umbrella of “white collar crime.” Most of them are included in the Delaware Criminal Code section on Offenses Involving Property, as they often involve elements of theft, fraud, and other prohibited acts. The basic… Read More »
Racketeering Charges for 16 People Arrested in Delaware Drug Bust
When a criminal investigation is given a name like Operation Royal Flush, you can probably expect that the resulting charges will be extremely serious. Such was the case in a recent drug bust that involved 11 government agencies, 16 arrests, and 800 grams of heroin, according to a May 24, 2019 article in Delaware… Read More »
Wilmington Trust Executives Facing White Collar Crimes Charges in Delaware
Major drama recently erupted in the criminal case involving Wilmington Trust and several corporate executives accused of various white collar crimes, as the trial was put on hold just minutes before opening arguments. Internet news source Delaware Online reported on March 4, 2018 that the presiding judge stopped the proceedings to announce that the… Read More »
