WILLIAMS: What Crime Have I Committed?Byline: Armstrong Williams ANALYSIS/OPINION: It is fundamentally flawed to penalize...Williams, Armstrong
Understanding White-Collar Crime "White-collar crime" is a term first coined by sociologist Edwin Sutherland in 1939 who defined it as a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status during his occupation. White-collar workers historically held non-laboring office positions wh...
The description and penalties for misdemeanor crimes vary depending upon whether or not the offense is committed under federal or state jurisdiction. In addition, the statutes of each individual state describe the nature and penalties of misdemeanor crimes in their region. In most areas, however, mi...
What is the Strain Theory? What is Clearance Rate? Discussion Comments Byjonrss— On Apr 30, 2012 When we think about perfect crimes we usually think about murders or bank robberies. But I think we just saw one of the most perfect crimes ever committed carried out in the financial sector...
What if the bribery is not conducted by my business but by someone else? On top of your business own activities, whether or not you are aware of it, you will be criminally responsible for bribery committed by business partners who provide services to your business worldwide if your business...
Crime Spree Exception Meaning in NJ Expungement Law N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2(a) allows you to erase more convictions and offenses under the “crime spree exception.” As an exception to the general rule of expungement, New Jersey enacted the crime spree exception in late 2018 to expand the ...
Even in America or the UK, this could be seen. The Kennedy family promoted members into politics. However, in Sri Lanka this is overwhelming, some families completely dominating politics and social arena. While Rajapaksas are the most prominent example with abhorrent practices, Bandaranaikes, Sena...
The government has stated that it is committed to moving towards mandatory TCFD reporting “across a broad spectrum of the Canadian economy” and that it also expects to require ESG disclosures from federally regulated pension plans. Do the requirements in North America differ greatly from those ...
“Surprises are trouble,” Sherry says. “Communication is always helpful.” Offering collateral or partial payments are two ways to show a landlord that you're committed to meeting your obligations. Keep a record of your communication and get any agreement in writing. ...
An admission of guilt is legally defined as a statement by someone accused of a crime that they committed the offense. Often, the statement is accurate. However, there may be cases where admissions of guilt are coerced or otherwise manipulated to close a case or make someone appear guilty. ...