Practically every television network has its own primetime franchise featuring the interplay between law enforcement officials and alleged criminals. While these shows often provide a great deal of entertainment for some New Orleans residents, they may raise questions about possible crimes for others. White collar crime can be a confusing area of criminal law to… Read more
White-collar crimes in Louisiana are just as serious as violent crimes, and will be prosecuted by the authorities. One type of white-collar crime is embezzlement. While the word may be familiar, some readers may wonder, what exactly is embezzlement? Embezzlement is considered to be a theft crime in Louisiana. When people are accused of embezzlement,… Read more
Businesses all throughout Louisiana employ bookkeepers, accountants and other professionals whose responsibilities include managing the money of their employers. For businesses to be profitable they must maintain certain levels of financial health and professionals who focus on money can help those businesses stay afloat. Unfortunately, however, some individuals within financial professions use their positions to… Read more
The state of Louisiana, under the guidance of Attorney General James D. Caldwell, oversees the prosecution of dozens of crimes. Those crimes are classified by a variety of factors and are managed by different divisions of the attorney general’s office. One of those divisions handles white collar crime. Though many people may have heard of… Read more
