Insider trading is persistent problem in the stock exchange. Access to material non-public information (MNPI) can lead to serious charges, with huge fines and lengthy prison sentencing. Now that the emergence of the COVID-19 coronavirus has generated a global economic panic, new worries about insider trading have entered the picture. Market volatility opens new doors […]

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Some North Carolina residents may think it is harmless to put false information on a credit card application. Many financial institutions do not require individuals to submit documents such as pay stubs or tax returns as part of the credit card application process. However, intentionally lying on an application may count as bank fraud and […]

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Many crimes can fall into the category of white collar crimes. You will notice that these crimes often happen on a large scale and always involve a financial aspect. This category includes embezzlement, fraud and Ponzi schemes. Ponzi schemes have been around for a long time. In fact, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains […]

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If you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you must take your defense seriously. You could face fines, the suspension of your license, jail time and other consequences depending on how many times you were previously convicted of a DWI. At Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, we defend the rights of clients who are […]

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Property crime charges such as theft in North Carolina may result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the circumstances of the case. Factors include the amount, whether the perpetrator used a weapon and the type of property involved. Before facing a court date for a North Carolina theft charge, learn more about the types […]

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