White-collar crime is usually not violent. The FBI classifies white-collar crimes as ones that primarily financially motivated. What about when a white-collar crime is committed, and the criminal turns out to be very violent? Sometimes, white-collar crime is a precursor to more violent behavior. Experts in this field have termed it red-collar crime.
What leads a respected, trusted person who has never committed a crime before, to suddenly decide to commit workplace fraud?
The newest iteration of the ongoing sexual misconduct scandals rocking our nation involves changes to Michigan’s laws. If you have lived in the state for any length of time, you may have heard about the bribery and racketeering that seems commonplace for those holding public office in Detroit. At least that was the case for…
David Hall, 49, of Monroe, Michigan, may not have known what he was doing was a crime. You may not know it was a crime either. This is because for most people it would be too gruesome to think about doing anyway – regardless of the legality. It does bring up an important issue.
Image this scenario: You overhear the man in front of you talking to the pharmacist about his pain medications. He isn’t trying to lower his voice, and you can’t help but hear him. He asks about the new narcotic he had been prescribed, presumably for pain.
If you’ve lived in Michigan for any length of time you know that it has almost as many winter recreations as summer ones. We love our lakes here – frozen and unfrozen. The low temperatures combined with sometimes high amounts of snow makes Michigan the perfect spot for snowmobiling through the cold winter months. The…
Almost three decades ago – in 1991 – Lee Township Grandmother Diane L. Ross was bludgeoned to death in her bed by someone who remained unidentified until this year. That man – or so a jury of his peers believes – was 52-year-old Michael T. McIntyre, who is now wheelchair-bound.
It’s the kind of story you cringe to hear about or read in the news. A baby was taken to the hospital with a broken leg. A boyfriend is now facing criminal charges for child abuse.
Here at the David J. Kramer Law Firm, PLLC we hope you are having a happy new year so far. It has been our pleasure and honor to serve the people we represent, through our law practice and in writing this blog. We hope it provides you with useful information and hope in difficult situations….
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