Category Archives: White Collar Crime
Is Workers’ Comp Fraud A White Collar Crime In Florida?
If you are looking for a simple Yes or No to the question, you may not get a firm answer on whether workers’ compensation fraud is a white collar crime under Florida law. This is because there is no mention of “white collar” in the relevant state statute; the term is an umbrella expression… Read More »
Summary of Income Tax Fraud Laws and Penalties
The IRS takes income tax fraud and evasion crimes very seriously, which is no surprise when you consider that these offenses are essentially theft from the government. What might shock you are a few key points about tax fraud from the US Sentencing Commission: South Florida is among the top five districts for cases… Read More »
Surprising Facts About White Collar Crime in Florida
With the bulk of media attention focusing on violent crimes, drug offenses, and violations of gun laws, it is easy to overlook the prevalence of white collar crime in Florida. As such, you might be shocked to learn how the state performed when compared to others in the US. According to the South Florida… Read More »
Myths Regarding White Collar Crimes in Florida
Most people are familiar with the term “white collar crime,” but many are unclear about what the laws cover, potential, punishment, and other details. These offenses are typically based upon fraud schemes, which are described in Florida’s statute on False Pretenses and Frauds. The basic form of the crime is making intentionally deceptive statements… Read More »
Palm Bay, FL Official, Businessman Indicted for White Collar Crimes
A four-year investigation gave law enforcement officials plenty of time to gather evidence against a former city official and a local businessman in Palm Bay on Florida’s Space Coast. According to a May 10, 2019 story published by Orlando’s NBC affiliate, WESH News Channel 2, the pair are accused of placing cameras in the… Read More »
Overview of White Collar Crimes in Florida
You may have heard of white collar crime and understand that it is a serious crime in Florida. However, the term covers a wide range of offenses. These offenses are typically associated with individuals who wear dress shirts for work, i.e., corporate executives and politicians. The truth is that anyone can be arrested for… Read More »
Multiple Arrests On Florida Racketeering Charges, More To Come
After a months-long investigation by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, officials announced numerous arrests in connection with a racketeering scheme and drug trafficking ring. According to a May 8, 2018 report in Florida Today, deputies seized cash, firearms, various types and amounts of controlled substances, cars, and all-terrain vehicles. The ring leader was charged… Read More »
Two Arrested For Aggravated White Collar Crimes In Florida
Polk County, FL detectives arrested a man and a woman hailing from Indiana as part of a bust that dates back to 2003 and involves multiple interstate white collar crimes. According to an April 19, 2018 report from Tampa’s ABC Action News WFTS, the pair had assumed the identities of individuals who later tipped… Read More »
Identity Stolen From Florida Man Leads To Social Security Fraud Charges
Officials finally caught up with a 66-year-old man with a stolen identity who collected approximately $361,000 in Social Security and other government benefits over the past four decades. The perpetrator assumed the identity of a Florida man back in 1989, according to a March 5, 2018 article appearing in the Tampa Bay Times. Authorities… Read More »
Staged Home Invasion Leads To Insurance Fraud Charges for Deltona, FL Couple
A Deltona, FL couple went to extremes in an attempt to defraud the insurance company that provides coverage for their rental home: They actually shot themselves with a .22 caliber pistol as part of an elaborate story about a home invasion, according to WFTV ABC Channel 9 News. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office revealed… Read More »