On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | May 1, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
In Wisconsin, mail fraud and wire fraud are among the most common white collar crimes. They are a form of fraud, meaning money or property is one’s main target. But what differentiates mail from wire fraud? Is there a significant difference between the two?...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Jun 28, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
While many consumers may choose the convenience of paying for purchases with cash or a debit card, some still use personal checks to pay for a variety of items. Some stores may even allow customers to write checks for larger purchases, and if a check fails to clear...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Jun 12, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
When a business feels as though certain amounts of revenue have been misplaced, it may wish to further investigate the matter. In some cases, a company may seek to place the blame on an employee, and a similar situation could leave a person facing allegations of white...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Jun 6, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
A 54-year-old man is reportedly facing numerous felony charges after allegedly embezzling over $100,000 while employed at the University of Wisconsin. Being accused of white collar crimes of this nature can be a stressful and harrowing experience. Those who face...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Jun 1, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
When a company begins to experience periods of financial strain, its owners may wish to determine the root of its struggles. In some cases, a company might attempt to find someone on which to lay the blame, and the investigation can leave an employee accused of white...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Apr 26, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
A 22-year-old woman is reportedly facing felony identity theft charges after allegedly stealing and using the bank account information of several others in Wisconsin. White collar crimes such as identity theft carry serious consequences if a conviction is obtained....
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Mar 27, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
Upon initiating a routine traffic stop, authorities may ask the driver of the vehicle to provide some form of identification. Attempting to provide a false name is never advisable and may only act to make police suspicious and lead them to investigate the matter...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Feb 26, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
When it comes to taking inventory at work, employees are bound to make mistakes from time to time. While in most cases, such an error could only lead to disciplinary action, if a company feels as though a theft has occurred, an employee could face criminal charges. A...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized, White Collar Crimes
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...
On behalf of Kohn Smith Roth | Jan 24, 2018 | White Collar Crimes, White Collar Crimes
Some patients who reside in care facilities are incapable of caring for themselves. Should their family members feel loved ones are being mistreated or taken advantage of, they may choose to file a complaint and initiate an investigation. A 23-year-old employee at a...
