Martha Stewart White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes committed by people with high status, money, or power generally tend to get a lighter sentencing than street crimes. People with power, have the money and the resources to get out of tough situations that can cause lawful consequences.
For example, in December of 2001, Martha Stewart sold over 3,000 shares of Imclone System Stocks to save her $45,000 on her ImClone stocks. She was convicted of conspiracy, false statement, and prejury changes. For this crime she was only sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, had to pay fines and penalties that exceeded $250,000, and was no longer allowed to be President of Martha Stewart Living Omni-media.
No lets take a look at the penalties for committing a street crime such as drug
For example, in December of 2001, Martha Stewart sold over 3,000 shares of Imclone System Stocks to save her $45,000 on her ImClone stocks. She was convicted of conspiracy, false statement, and prejury changes. For this crime she was only sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, had to pay fines and penalties that exceeded $250,000, and was no longer allowed to be President of Martha Stewart Living Omni-media.
No lets take a look at the penalties for committing a street crime such as drug