Pyramid schemes include elements where the victim gets defrauded of money, property and other assets. Colorado residents use caution before entering these ventures that gain victims' trust with the promise of huge and unusual investment returns. These schemes are...
Bias can be a belief that is preconceived regardless of the facts. It is a type of prejudice--or something that is pre-judged--and may have a negative impact on the outcome of a decision. It can taint a process and render it unfair. When present in the mind of a...
Healthcare is an expensive system, resulting in many cases of fraud that are difficult or impossible to prevent. The prevalence of healthcare fraud has allowed it to evolve into subtypes, such as upcoding and unbundling. In Colorado, medical professionals and fraud...
If you take something that isn't yours, then it's considered stealing in Colorado. This could be an act that's as simple as a child taking a toy from someone else or something as significant as taking high-priced items from a store. Even though any form of stealing is...
In Colorado, even if you committed a crime, the judge can give the verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. In other cases, the court might alter the sentencing if you can prove that you were mentally impaired while committing the crime. The meaning of insanity in...
White-collar crime in Colorado refers to a crime that is financial and does not involve violence. These crimes include fraud, securities violations, and similar matters. Although they are nonviolent, their scale can be large. The nature of white collar crime Most...
Most Colorado residents won’t need to understand the heroin laws in their state. It’s a drug considered taboo by most of society and, outside of it being illegal, the average person wouldn’t know much about it. Still, there are serious consequences for those who use,...
There are different types of property crimes a person can face in Colorado. One of them is criminal mischief, which can be perpetrated in a variety of ways. Criminal mischief in Colorado In Colorado, a person is considered guilty of criminal mischief if they knowingly...
In the world of white-collar crimes, embezzlement is one of the most common. While it can take many forms, embezzlement typically involves someone in a position of trust misusing that trust for personal gain. How does embezzlement occur? Embezzlement is the white...
It may not be easy to determine the role of drugs and alcohol in the committing of crimes. It also may be that the person committing the crime is not under the influence at the time of the crime; they may be stealing money or goods to support their habit. States...
