Arizona White-Collar Crime FAQ: How Do Civil and Criminal Offenses Differ?
May 27, 2012
In many cases of Arizona white-collar crime, defendants face both civil lawsuits and criminal charges. For example, an individual accused of investment fraud may face a civil enforcement action by the ...
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Scottsdale Criminal Defense FAQ: What Are Pre-Trial Motions?
May 17, 2012
When a defendant is charged with a white-collar crime, his or her criminal defense attorney will likely file pre-trial motions. These motions allow the defendant to challenge aspects of the case prior ...
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Buckeye Woman Facing Arizona Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Charges
Apr 20, 2012
When it comes to Arizona white-collar crime, identity theft and tax fraud seem to go hand in hand. Patricia Williams, 34, of Buckeye, Ariz., pleaded guilty on March 20, 2012, to conspiracy to commit th...
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Supreme Court Decision Upholds Grand Jury Immunity
Apr 20, 2012
The Supreme Court continues to issue important decisions in its current session that will impact Arizona criminal law. On April 2, 2012, the court ruled that a complaining witness before a grand jury m...
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Former Phoenix Loan Officer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud
Mar 24, 2012
Arizona residents convicted of mortgage fraud continue to receive harsh sentences. A former Countrywide loan officer was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $22 million in resti...
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Do Judges Unfairly Influence Federal Criminal Sentences?
Mar 24, 2012
The judge assigned to sentence a defendant may be more important than the facts and circumstances of a case, according to a new report. The report, based on Freedom of Information Act data analyzed by ...
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Will Arrest of Former Arizona State Senator Lead to New Criminal Laws?
Feb 22, 2012
Many people were shocked to discover that Arizona law prohibits the arrest of lawmakers during the legislative session, except for crimes of treason, felony, and breach of the peace. In the wake of the...
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FBI Cracking Down on Arizona Insurance Fraud
Feb 22, 2012
Insurance fraud, defined as fraud involving casualty, property, disability, and life insurance (but not medical insurance), is a common Arizona white-collar crime. According to the Insurance Informatio...
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Arizona Men Facing Forgery Charges After Using Fake Checks in Target
Jan 30, 2012
Two Arizona men face serious charges after being arrested in connection with a check fraud scheme. According to Chandler police, the men allegedly stole more than $30,000 from Target stores in the East...
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Does the Federal Criminal Code Need an Overhaul?
Jan 18, 2012
There is a growing sentiment that the federal criminal code needs a serious overhaul. Many argue it has become too large and complex, while others are concerned that the requirement of criminal intent ...
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