Computer crimes may not seem the same as theft. However, in Wisconsin, the law regards data as property. Here is what the law has to say about offenses involving computer data. Data definedFor information, facts, instructions, ideas or knowledge to become data,...
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Understanding Wisconsin’s identity theft laws
Identity theft-related criminal charges carry serious penalties in Wisconsin, and in some cases, you may end up having to serve considerable time behind bars if convicted of such a crime. In some instances, offenders find themselves in trouble because they were...
Recent trends in white collar crime
On average, companies lose around $500 billion dollars per year on white-collar crime in the United States. The average company loses at least 6 percent in total revue for the year, and thousands of innocent employees lose their jobs and life savings as a result. In...
Can I share a prescription with a loved one?
No one wants someone they love to suffer, especially when you think you can help. You may have access to medications through your own prescription, and if you think they can ease your loved one’s pain, you may want to give them a few doses – especially if...
Wisconsin woman sentenced for embezzlement
Embezzlement is a form of financial fraud, and it consists of the act of withholding money or other assets for the sole purpose of conversion of said assets. Wisconsin citizens have seen this act carried out first-hand with the recent news of Cheryl A. Angell, the...
1 facing allegations of white collar crime in Wisconsin
Some businesses deem it necessary to allow certain employees to handle funds on a daily basis. Should a company believe an employee is abusing this privilege, it may choose to initiate an investigation. A woman has recently been accused of white collar crimes in...
1 facing allegations of white collar crime in Wisconsin
Some businesses deem it necessary to allow certain employees to handle funds on a daily basis. Should a company believe an employee is abusing this privilege, it may choose to initiate an investigation. A woman has recently been accused of white collar crimes in...
Why witnesses can be helpful–and problematic
When prosecutors and defense attorneys try a case, one of their top considerations is which witnesses to bring to the stand. Of course, some witness choices are more necessary and obvious than others. For example, if the charge in question is vehicular homicide, then...
Why witnesses can be helpful–and problematic
When prosecutors and defense attorneys try a case, one of their top considerations is which witnesses to bring to the stand. Of course, some witness choices are more necessary and obvious than others. For example, if the charge in question is vehicular homicide, then...
The different types of phishing crimes
In this age of everchanging digital technology, computer crimes are keeping up with tech developments. One that has been around for many years is phishing. However, it has expanded past the computer over the years.The following are the different types of phishing...