Tag: Legal Strategy

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Unraveling the True Motives Behind White-Collar Crime

When most people hear the term “white collar crime,” they often imagine straightforward motivations—greed, ambition, or carelessness. However, the reality is far more complex. Beneath the surface, the reasons why individuals commit white collar offenses are multi-layered, rooted in psychology / psychiatry, medical problems, life circumstances, and sometimes desperation. As NiaLena Caravasos, a distinguished Philadelphia-based […]

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Engaging the Next Generation: NiaLena Caravasos Returns to Wharton as a CLE Instructor on White Collar Fraud

NiaLena Caravasos, a distinguished Philadelphia-based attorney specializing in federal criminal defense and white-collar crime, recently returned to her alma mater, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Her engagement wasn’t just a routine visit; it was a significant occasion where she took the helm as a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) instructor, focusing on the […]

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Revolutionizing Plea Agreement Strategies in Federal Defense

In the intricate landscape of federal criminal defense, the decision between heading to trial or negotiating a plea agreement remains a critical juncture for every defendant. This complex decision-making process was the focus of a groundbreaking study at George Mason University, which enlisted the expertise of NiaLena Caravasos, a prominent federal and white collar criminal […]