Keywords
White Collar Crime, Nonprosecution agreements, Corporate wrongdoing
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Trends in white-collar and corporate crime prosecutions have been examined over two decades. It is found that prosecutions have dropped substantially over the last 10 years. Reasons for this trend are explored. A recent trend to use deferred and nonprosecution agreements (DNPAs) as an alternative to criminal prosecution helps explain some of this decline. The frequency and nature of their use against organizations are examined based on the charges involved and the type of corporate defendant. Interviews with former federal investigators and prosecutors shed light on prosecution decisions against organizations and potential changes that might deter corporate misconduct more effectively.
Recommended Citation
Artello, Kristine and Albanese, Jay S.
(2024)
"Addressing White Collar and Corporate Crime: Prosecution, Nonprosecution, or Deferred Prosecution?,"
Journal of Criminal Justice and Law: Vol. 7:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://research.library.kutztown.edu/jcjl/vol7/iss2/1