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Wisconsin does not have a law titled “embezzlement,” however what most people believe to be embezzlement – the theft of money or property by an employee is clearly delineated in the Wisconsin statutes – section 943.20(1)(b).  This section makes it […]

Often when a business professional is accused of a criminal offense, whether white collar or otherwise, the response is the same: “How could he do that.”  The accused is a good employee, family member, and a participant in the larger […]

Business offenses such as embezzlement, fraudulent up-coding or over-billing, or misreporting of sales or income can be committed by high-level executives or lower-level staff members.  Whatever the position of the wrongdoer, their actions will most likely be discovered.  A person […]

The new economy, with its emphasis on innovation, has increased the risk of employers involving law enforcement in what usually amounts to civil employment matters.  Many employees are now “knowledge workers” who are selected because of their expertise in highly-skilled […]

Every criminal offense has a series of “elements” or facts that the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt.  A strong defense sometimes consists of an attack on just a single element of the crime. In a recent dismissal of […]