Business email compromise (BEC) is a growing cybercrime that targets companies and individuals, often leading to serious legal consequences, including wire fraud charges. In BEC schemes, attackers gain access to or impersonate legitimate business email accounts to trick individuals into authorizing fraudulent wire transfers or revealing sensitive financial information. These schemes are costly...
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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.
What is a plea bargain?
Plea bargaining is a critical component of the criminal justice system in the United States, offering a mechanism for resolving cases without the need for a full trial. This process can be particularly significant in white-collar crime cases, where the complexities of evidence and potential penalties make the outcomes of trials uncertain and potentially...
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How being charged with obstruction of investigation can complicate white-collar crime cases
Obstruction of investigation refers to actions like falsifying evidence, tampering with witnesses, or refusing to comply with subpoenas—any efforts to interfere with an official investigation. These additional charges can complicate the defense strategy, leading to more severe penalties.
At Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson LLC, our Atlanta white collar criminal defense lawyers specialize in...
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What are the three stages of money laundering?
Money laundering is a sophisticated process used to disguise the origins of illegally obtained money, making it appear as if it has come from legitimate sources. Understanding the money laundering stages—placement, layering, and integration—provides insight into how criminal enterprises try to legitimize their illicit funds. This knowledge is crucial for legal defense and compliance,...
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Everything you need to know about presentence investigations in Georgia
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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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. Griffin Durham Tanner...
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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