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Understanding White Collar Crime

The term “white collar crime” was first coined by the sociologist and criminologist Edwin Sutherland. In 1939, Sutherland proposed usage of the term to the American Sociological Society, as a way to describe crimes committed by persons of respectability and high social status. The white collar denotation stood in contrast…
Sami Azhari
February 3, 2024
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Overview of tax evasion and its elements

In order to convict the accused during trial for tax evasion, the United States Attorney must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every one of the elements of the offense. Failure to prove any element beyond a reasonable doubt must result in an acquittal. The crime of tax evasion…
Sami Azhari
September 29, 2011
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Federal court jurisdiction over criminal conduct

Many people believe that crossing state lines is what determines whether conduct can result in federal criminal charges. However, the issue of federal jurisdiction is more complicated than that. Activity that occurs in one state can be subject to federal prosecution. Understanding federal criminal jurisdiction requires a look back at…
Sami Azhari
December 2, 2010
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