As someone accused of a crime, you have a right to know if you're facing a unique charge or one that comes up often. For charges that are filed often, attorneys may have a better idea of how the local courts treat the charges and what you may or may not want to do to...
Month: August 2018
The penalties for white collar crimes may come as a shock
A white collar crime is one that doesn't necessarily have a violent or physical nature. However, a white collar crime can still result in serious federal penalties. Did you know that penalties for federal crimes generally start with at least a year in prison upon...
Drug sting leads to over 20 federal indictments
Drug stings work for a number of reasons. Usually, they identify a series of people who bring drugs into the community and sell them to people. Drug stings help catch those who cause harm to others.The trouble with them is that anyone who is near or around the site at...
The difference between embezzlement and conversion
The traditional stereotype of white-collar criminals is influential executives who embezzle funds for personal use and financial gain. They often are portrayed as business-savvy men who scam their own companies of vast amounts of money. Often, that’s not the...
Clinic accused of violating False Claims Act in Georgia
Federal crimes are those that fall under federal jurisdiction. Some crimes, like medical fraud, will be charged at the federal level. It's not always individuals that face charges, either; it can be organizations or business entities, too.Take, for example, this case...
Is your tax-form error a trigger for fraud allegations?
Tax fraud, a type of federal fraud, is the intentional attempt to avoid paying taxes to the United States government. Generally speaking, this form of fraud typically results in fines and the possibility of imprisonment.As someone accused of this crime, it's important...