What Is Forgery?
Like many people in Philadelphia, the fake paintings often featured in suspense and action films are likely what come to mind when you think of forgery. There are, however, numerous situations when duplications or replications may be considered forgery. In order to protect yourself from being charged with this type of white collar crime, it […]
Read MoreWoman Charged with Forgery After Allegedly Cashing Fake Check
Any number of factors may lead to someone cashing, or attempting to cash, a fake check. Doing so, however, could lead to serious criminal charges, including forgery. Since it is considered a serious offense in Philadelphia, and elsewhere, people could face potentially severe penalties if convicted of forgery, or some other white collar crime. According […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Penalties for Identity Theft in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania state law defines identity theft as the possession or use of another person’s identifying information for an unlawful purpose without his or her consent. This white collar crime is considered a serious offense in the state of Pennsylvania, and thus, carries severe consequences. At the law firm of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. […]
Read MorePennsylvania White Collar Crimes: What Is Embezzlement?
Sometimes, people in Pennsylvania are charged with monitoring or managing the assets of other people or groups as a part of their job responsibilities. If they improperly use those funds or property for their own personal gain, it may qualify as embezzlement. In order to protect themselves from this type of charge, it behooves people […]
Read MoreWhat Are Ponzi Schemes?
Most residents in Pennsylvania have heard references to white collar crime but may not always understand what types of acts fall under this label. The term refers to a range of things involving lying, stealing and cheating. White collar crimes involve professional people operating in their professional arena. Alleged lawyer malpractice or any other form […]
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