Federal white collar crimes come in many forms. One that is important to learn more about is a pyramid scheme. Many people get pyramid schemes and multilevel marketing (MLM) campaigns confused, because they do have some similarities.In a pyramid scheme, the entire...
Month: August 2019
How do mandatory minimum penalties affect prisons?
If you're caught transporting drugs or are accused of running a cartel, you're in a difficult position. You may face hefty fines and significant charges.Your attorney's goal is to help reduce the penalties you face, which can help you avoid lengthy prison sentences...
So, you’ve been called before a grand jury?
The concept of a grand jury was first recognized as a part of the English Magna Carta in the year 1215. The jury was formed to help decide the guilt or innocence of the accused by way of presenting information and evidence to help make the case. If you are ever called...
Understand the serious nature of insurance fraud charges
Federal fraud charges are serious business. A federal charge can land you in prison for years, and the financial impact can be high.One kind of fraud that a person may commit that would be considered a felony is insurance fraud. As a felony, insurance fraud carries a...
How does the First Step Act affect your prison sentence?
One mistake, one wrong turn, one bad decision can lead to a world of hurt for you and your family. You may be experiencing that now if you are serving time for a federal drug offense, such as trafficking, conspiracy or felony possession. Many federal crimes carry...
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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Get help with your federal crime case
Federal crimes, or crimes that specifically violate the laws of the federal government, are among the worst. They are investigated by federal law enforcement, and the government itself prosecutes the case.As someone who is facing federal charges, you need to be aware...
Understand fraud and why you need a defense
White collar crime is a term that was coined in 1939 and refers to fraud committed by government and business professionals. Fraud doesn't usually involve violence or threats; instead, the motivation to commit fraud is purely financial. Fraud can be used to gain...