Understanding white collar crime /
by J. Kelly Strader, Todd Haugh.
- Fifth edition.
- xxix, 558 pages ; 26 cm.
- Understanding series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to white collar crime -- Corporate and individual liability -- Conspiracy -- Mail fraud, wire fraud, and related offenses -- Securities fraud -- Computer crime -- Health care fraud -- Environmental crimes -- Bribery and gratuities -- Extortion -- False statements -- Perjury and false declarations -- Obstruction of justice -- Tax crimes -- Currency transaction reporting crimes -- Money laundering -- RICO -- Internal investigations, compliance programs, and deferred and non-prosecution agreements -- Grand jury issues -- The right against compelled self-incrimination -- Civil actions, civil penalties, and parallel proceedings -- Sentencing -- Forfeitures.
"The text surveys the principal federal white collar crimes, the aspects of criminal law and procedure necessary to an understanding of white collar crime, and the process of white collar investigations and prosecutions. This book provides the texts of the relevant statutes, along with analyses of the statutes' elements and requirements. The text also covers remedies and penalties. Finally, the text discusses the significant policy issues that arise in white collar cases. The Fourth Edition contains extensive new materials in areas including mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, health care fraud, obstruction of justice, sentencing, and forfeitures, among others"--