On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jul 17, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Most people are familiar with the term “money laundering,” but the actual process may not be clearly understood. If you face charges for money laundering, understanding the definition and the laws are paramount for a good defense. The federal government...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jul 13, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Hundreds of millions of people use credit cards to make purchases, better manage their finances and obtain something in return, such as reward points or cash back, for spending money. But along with a robust credit card industry comes the opportunity for fraud. This...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jul 2, 2020 | White Collar Crime
White collar crimes are those that have a foundation in deceit and fraud. In many cases, the goal of them is financial gain. While these actions might not result in physical harm to the victims, they can still have a damaging impact. There are many types of white...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 19, 2020 | White Collar Crime
There’s a fine line between multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses and pyramid schemes. Before you take your neighbor, best friend or brother up on that great business opportunity they’re offering, make sure that you know the difference. What’s a multi-level marketing...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 17, 2020 | White Collar Crime
People will do a lot of things to sway the opinions and actions of politicians and other public officials. In some cases, they’ll attempt to bride them by offering financial compensation in exchange for the official taking specific action on their behalf. For...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 9, 2020 | White Collar Crime
White collar crime can have serious consequences. It is not uncommon for a person to believe that if he or she does not commit a violent crime then it cannot bear as heavy of a sentence. White collar refers to office businesses and other professional environments....
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | May 12, 2020 | White Collar Crime
In the early days of the internet, people found ways to share music files with others for free. People had a good time getting free music until suddenly the platforms that allowed this to happen shut down. The issue with sharing music is that it violates intellectual...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | May 12, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Hacking into a computer system is a serious crime. It’s one of the most common kinds of computer crimes and happens almost on a daily basis. People who are involved in hacking can affect anything from the way a retail business runs to making political statements or...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | May 5, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Federal and Missouri public health care programs have strict record keeping requirements for physicians seeking reimbursement. After providing medical services to patients, a practitioner must submit claims to the government to receive payment. According to Johns...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | May 1, 2020 | White Collar Crime
State laws, federal regulation and even international laws — all of these could potentially apply to a web based criminal charge. What is and is not legal on the internet is a complicated subject. Nude photos are no exception to this rule. There are many ways in which...
