January 17, 2022
What You Need to Know About Tax Evasion
As many people know, tax laws in the United States can be extremely complicated. It’s not uncommon for people to make honest mistakes on their taxes, although it can be […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense, White Collar.
September 8, 2021
What’s the Difference Between White-Collar and Blue Collar Crime?
Most people who are charged with a crime will be charged with a blue-collar crime. These crimes consist of those that people can easily define, such as theft, assault, and […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense, White Collar.
March 9, 2021
Can a Tax Mistake Lead to a White Collar Crime Charge?
With the April tax deadline rapidly approaching, many Pennsylvanians are hoping for a refund check after a year of chaos and uncertainty. But if you are facing financial burdens, tax […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
October 13, 2020
Recording Consent in PA, Keeping Up With Digital Trends
From office Zoom calls, TikTok trends, and now political tell-alls, one thing all of these occurrences have in common is the act of recording. While your recorded Zoom call for […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense, White Collar.
June 23, 2020
White Collar Crimes: Elements of Defense
According to Trac Reports, white collar crimes are projected to be at an all-time low in 2020 when it comes to prosecutions. But just because there are fewer prosecutions of […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
June 2, 2020
How Criminal Background Checks Impact Pennsylvanians
We know that if you are charged or convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania, a record of that arrest or conviction will likely exist forever unless you have gone through […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
February 4, 2020
What’s the Most Common White Collar Crime?
Unlike other criminal offenses, white-collar crimes are not contained in one centralized dataset, which can make tracking these crimes difficult. However, it’s important to know that these crimes happen. To […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
December 24, 2019
White Collar Crimes: The Ponzi Scheme
We’ve all heard the saying, “borrowing from Peter to pay Paul.” But did you know that practice is actually a white-collar crime? Known as a Ponzi scheme, these investment frauds […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
December 10, 2019
College Students and Cybercrimes: What You Need to Know
No doubt that today’s young people are more internet savvy than any other generation. Unfortunately, that means that some college students engage in cybercrimes. Meanwhile, what might start off as […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
August 6, 2019
Recording a Conversation without Consent: Is it Legal?
There are all kinds of reasons people contemplate recording a conversation – even when they’re not involved in it. The question isn’t just about wiretapping or phone calls of any […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in White Collar.
