White collar crime is a very loosely defined category. The FBI uses the term to refer to nonviolent financial crimes, including securities fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and many more. As a result, defendants in white collar crime cases can range from cashiers...
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White Collar Crimes
Different types of white collar crimes to know about
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | May 8, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
People often think of white collar crimes as those that higher level executives might commit, but it's possible for people on any level to be accused of these crimes. The reason they're often associated with the wealthy and executives is because these are often the...
Union boss faces up to 130 years for embezzlement
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Apr 17, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
The former president of a major California union faces up to 130 years behind bars when he is sentenced on April 27 for embezzling almost $800,000 in health care funds. The sentencing hearing was scheduled after a Los Angeles jury returned guilty verdicts on 12 counts...
What’s the federal government’s conviction rate?
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Apr 17, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
Any financial-related federal offense is referred to as a white collar crime. U.S. Attorneys are very aggressive in their prosecution of anyone who commits this type of fraudulent offense. If you're facing such charges and currently weighing your options, then you may...
Mortgage fraud charges must be handled carefully
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Apr 1, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
When a person is working to obtain a mortgage, they must ensure that they're being fully factual. The broker they're working with must also act in an ethical manner. It is possible to face criminal charges for fraud if misstatements are made intentionally on the...
Woman facing charge for employee credit card use
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jan 2, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
A California woman has been accused of using her employee credit card to make unauthorized purchases for more than four years. The 32-year-old woman, who formerly worked for the Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE), was handed one felony embezzlement charge. She is...
Paul Manafort’s former son-in-law sentenced on fraud charges
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Nov 14, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
A judge in California sentenced a man to nine years in a federal prison on Nov. 8 for orchestrating a string of fraudulent schemes. The judge also ordered him to pay $6.7 million in restitution to his victims. The man, who was once married to the daughter of former...
California woman charged with immigration fraud
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Oct 10, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
A California woman has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud for allegedly promising to help immigrants become permanent residents or American citizens and then pocketing their money. U.S. attorneys say she did not file any paperwork on behalf of her clients with...
The latest sentence in the U.S. college admissions scandal
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Oct 3, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
California residents have likely heard of the ongoing college admissions scandal that involves famous names like Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. Several wealthy individuals were charged with allegedly using fraudulent means to gain acceptance into prestigious...
Actress sentenced to 14 days over SAT fraud
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Sep 25, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
California readers might be interested to learn that actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison on Sept. 13 for participating in a college admissions bribing scheme intended to boost her daughter's SAT scores. She was also sentenced to 12 months of...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.