Insider trading is a serious financial crime with the potential for severe consequences upon conviction. The good news is that accusations of insider trading do not guarantee a conviction. There are several strategies to defend yourself against insider trading...
In the wake of a criminal arrest, it is important to understand whether the police can search your workplace without your consent. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. This...
A Psychiatry, Psychology and Law study showed most people who commit white collar crimes have no prior criminal history. Additionally, the typical age of these offenders is mid-30s, which is much different in comparison to other types of criminal activity where the...
According to the Equal Justice Initiative, the driving force behind criminal justice reform in the United States is to create a fairer system. Statistics show that incarcerated individuals usually are people of color and from lower income brackets. In recent years,...
Crime and criminal behavior continue to be prevalent issues in society, and one issue that goes hand in hand with crime is that of repeat offenders. This pattern, known as recidivism, is not just a problem for the individual offender but for communities and society at...
Corporate criminal activity can cost you your career and leave you battling image issues. Your actions may cause others to lose trust in you which will harm your credibility. As you prepare to settle the consequences you face for your involvement in a white-collar...
Every individual has rights during interactions with law enforcement, regardless of the circumstances. Intense situations like crime investigations do not diminish your rights. So, can Illinois police force you to confess to a crime you did not commit? Understanding...
If Illinois law enforcement officials have permission to search your home, vehicle or business, getting a search warrant can be an intimidating experience. Even though it might feel invasive, remember that they are following procedures set forth by the legal system....
Cybercrimes, conducted through computer networks or devices, pose significant threats to individuals, organizations and even nations. Reports of crimes are on the increase. For example, cybercriminals hack 600,000 Facebook accounts every day, according to the...
The grand jury plays a fundamental role in the United States federal legal system, yet the process remains a mystery to many. It serves as a gatekeeper between the government and the accused, deciding whether there is enough evidence to charge an individual with a...