Alleged computer crimes can result in federal charges

Posted on December 17, 2015

New Orleans residents can access the internet from many different forms of electronic technology. From phones and tablets that fit in one’s pocket to laptop and desktop computers in private residences and businesses, many workplaces, public spaces and homes are wired for internet connectivity. Those who choose to have an online presence are subject to… Read more

Understanding a Ponzi scheme as a type of white collar crime

Posted on December 2, 2015

In 2008, residents of Louisiana and the other 49 American states learned of the arrest of Bernard Madoff. A high powered Wall Street stock broker, Madoff was accused of utilizing a pyramid or Ponzi scheme to defraud his clients out of billions of dollars. In 2009, Madoff pleaded guilty to nearly a dozen federal financial… Read more