The ramifications of a white-collar crime conviction, such as one pertaining to fraud or embezzlement, can be devastating. If prosecutors have their way, your conviction will hit you with a lengthy prison sentence, financially devastating fines and restitution, and...
Month: February 2024
Common rights violations in criminal investigations
When you’re under investigation for criminal wrongdoing, it can feel like law enforcement is bearing down on you to the point that you don’t have any rights. But regardless of how the police act during a criminal investigation, you have legal protections meant to...
Common defenses to fraud charges
Fraud is a common white-collar crime. For a Hawaii businessperson, along with the significant penalties that come with a fraud conviction, a fraud charge can end your career. The general definition of fraud is deceiving or lying to someone for financial or personal...