White-collar crime rarely looks the way fiction portrays it. Jack Sharman, a white-collar criminal defense lawyer and writer, breaks down how these crimes really work, challenging common assumptions and popular myths. This session introduces ten counterintuitive truths that help writers portray fraud, corruption, and financial crime with clarity, tension, and authenticity.
Inside State Crime Investigations: How Major Cases Are Handled
How do major investigations unfold at the state level? Dan Royse shares behind the scenes insight from his work with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, explaining how large scale crime scenes are approached and managed. This session gives writers a realistic look...




