People in Michigan might have been offered certificates of title to own mining waste that promised to be rich in precious metals. A 77-year-old man in another state was recently indicted on various white collar crimes related to the sales of mining slag. Prosecutors...
Month: April 2019
Felonies: DNA evidence leads to arrest on motorcycle hijacking
Advances in DNA technology have led to multiple arrests and convictions on cold cases that involve violent crimes such as rape and murder. It has also been effective in proving the innocence of wrongfully convicted individuals in Michigan and other states. However, a...
If you face fraud charges, protect yourself with silence
White-collar work involves many complicated systems and relationships. Individuals who do not intend to commit fraud can find themselves facing accusations of fraudulent activity. If you find yourself facing fraud charges, it is important to remain calm and keep your...
Felony charges: 23-year-old man claims to be missing teenager
Many trial watchers in Michigan and across the country are following the case of a 23-year-old man who is accused of lying to federal agents by claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen. Pitzen vanished in 2011 and would now be 14 years old. If convicted of the felony level...
40 felonies filed against 17-year-old
Teenagers in Michigan who like to prank others might not know where to draw the line. Certain pranks are severe enough to be classified as crimes that could put them behind bars. An example is a teenager in another state who thought it was fun to make prank calls and...
Cybercrimes involve computer and internet use to commit crimes
The United States Constitution has a Commercial Clause that provides the federal government with authority to prosecute and regulate white collar crimes. The accessibility provided by the internet makes cybercrimes some of the most frequently committed white collar...