After being convicted of a federal offense in Georgia, you may be sentenced to fines, time in custody, or a term of supervised release. Before this happens, the court will perform a pre-sentence investigation to determine the severity of your penalties. You must understand how this process works and how your Georgia white-collar...
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Category: White Collar Crimes Blog
At Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson, we are passionate about providing updates and keeping our community informed on news and law regulations related to white collar crimes in Savannah and Atlanta.
Tax season tips to avoid fraud allegations and protect your interests
Tax season is a period often marked by anxiety and confusion for many and becomes a prime time for an increase in white-collar crimes. From the vantage point of white-collar criminal defense, it is essential to shed light on these issues, not only to navigate the legal challenges they present but also to offer...
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What you need to know about the three main types of fraud
Fraud is a complicated white-collar crime governed by state and federal laws. Understanding when you or your company may be inadvertently at risk of being accused of fraud can be essential to defending yourself from these charges. There are numerous variations, but some occur more frequently than others. At Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson...
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The role of confidential informants in white-collar crime
A confidential informant gathers information about a person to use against them in court. If you're not careful, these individuals can collect evidence as they build a case against you. If you are ultimately charged with a white-collar crime, you'll need to figure out the best way to dispute this evidence.
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No such thing as victimless crime: The impact of white-collar crimes in Atlanta
When individuals consider a rise in crime, they often picture more violent acts such as homicides, drug atrocities, and property crimes. But white-collar crimes often pose a more serious threat to a community than blue-collar crimes.
Being convicted of a white-collar crime is a serious offense that should not be taken lightly. Its consequences can...
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2022 SEC enforcement actions and year-end results
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the Enforcement Results from fiscal year 2022, and there are a few items to note for fund managers and other financial professionals.
2022 was Chair Gary Gensler’s first full year in his position; predictions that his assumption of the position would bring in an era of aggressive...
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Don’t fall victim to these 7 common holiday frauds
During the holidays we look forward to being with family and friends and giving gifts to those we care about. The increased amount of spending during the holidays increases credit card fraud, scams, and identity theft.
According to a report made by the Federal Trade Commission, in 2021 Georgia had the...
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Financial Institutions Fined for Discussing Deals and Trades Over Personal Apps
The government recently issued nearly $2 billion in fines against several large corporations. Several employees at some of the world’s largest financial institutions were found to have violated securities laws by using personal devices to communicate specialized financial transactions.
Although government regulators have always kept a watchful eye on a wide...
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Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) fraud is one of most active—if not the most active—area of Department of Justice scrutiny right now. This article will discuss some recent cases and “red flag” issues the government focuses on.
Recent DOJ Enforcement of SBA Fraud
Throughout 2021, the DOJ...
Corporate Fraud: Common Schemes
Corporate fraud is a type of white-collar crime that involves illegal actions committed either by employees or contractors of a company. In this article, we examine the most common types of corporate fraud.
Theft of Intellectual PropertyA company's most valuable asset is oftentimes its...