Module Overview
In this module, we examine state and federal criminal law statutes that punish various white collar crimes, which typically do not involve violence or force.
Learning Objectives
In this module, we will cover white collar crimes such as:
White Collar Crime (click on each offense in the list)
Lecture: White Collar Crimes and Criminal Liability (11:14)
Lecture: White Collar Crime (This link provides a good overview of white collar crime. Please watch all 5 modules (1 - Fraud, 2 - Money Laundering, 3 - False Statements, Perjury, 4 - Obstruction of Justice, Witness Tampering, Bribery, 5 - RICO Statutes)
Films on Demand - Getting Off Easy: White Collar Crime (40:29)
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RICO Statute Used in APS Cheating Scandal
When the state brought racketeering charges against Atlanta Public Schools employees in the test-cheating scandal, criminal defense attorneys called it overkill. Teachers, principals … racketeers?