Category Archives: Embezzlement
Former Alpharetta Office Manager Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Embezzlement
Embezzlement is a term used to describe the intentional misappropriation of funds entrusted by one person to another. While embezzlement is a non-violent crime, it is still prosecuted quite harshly, especially at the federal level. Indeed, it is possible to receive a decades-long sentence in federal prison for embezzlement. Prosecutors: Defendant Stole Over $8.5… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Money Laundering And Embezzlement?
Money laundering and embezzlement are both financial crimes, but they are distinctly different in their purpose and process. Understanding these differences is crucial, especially for individuals facing charges of either offense. Our Georgia embezzlement lawyers at Hawkins Spizman Trial Lawyers defend clients facing both money laundering and embezzlement charges. We are dedicated to providing… Read More »
Myths About White Collar Crime
Open up the newspaper or turn on your computer, and chances are high that you will see a story about a government official or banker on the front page (or at least headlining the finance section). Often it’s because of some new business opportunity or something similar, but there’s also a good chance that… Read More »
Top 5 Most Notorious White Collar Criminals
White-collar crimes, unlike blue-collar crimes, always involve money in some way or another. The goal of a white-collar criminal is financial gain at the expense of another. Embezzlement, fraud and other schemes aim to make the criminal wealthy while the victim experiences a loss. White collar crimes occur on a daily basis, but here… Read More »