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A criminal conspiracy is when multiple people agree to partake in a criminal act. It may just be two people, but it could be more. Some conspiracies involved dozens or even hundreds of people. But the key element is that there has to be more than one person involved –...
One of the last decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court this June before it recessed for the summer could affect anyone who’s accused of securities fraud and facing an enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a 6-3 ruling, with...
One of the most pressing questions that some defendants have is what type of sentence they’ll face if they’re convicted. Sometimes, they may admit that they did the crime they’re being charged with, so they want to enter into a plea deal. A plea deal is set up when...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been looking harder and harder at financial malfeasance in all corporations. While fraud in the health care industry, particularly when contracted with Medicare, has long been the DOJ’s focus, attention has shifted to banks,...
Simple mistakes on your tax returns can result in a criminal charge. That’s why taxpayers should be extra careful and be informed about tax laws when filing tax returns. Below are four errors on your tax returns that can get you into trouble: 1. Math errors The...
Money laundering is putting money that’s not legally earned through various steps to make it appear as though it was legally earned. There are several ways this can occur, but the person risks facing criminal charges because money laundering is illegal. The money...
During a federal criminal case, an eyewitness may be brought in to testify against the defense. The eyewitness may recount events involving the defense’s criminal actions. Many cases have depended on eyewitness testimonies. However, the accuracy of an eyewitness’s...
If you face accusations of fraud, it is essential to remember that fraud is a criminal offense. If things go to court and the court finds you guilty, you could face severe penalties, possibly including time behind bars However, not all accusations of fraud are...
Facing federal charges in the Lone Star State? While plea bargains are a common way to resolve many criminal cases, securing one in the federal system can be more challenging than in state courts. Below are four reasons not to pin all your hopes on a plea deal –...
Fraud is a form of white collar crime that features some unique characteristics. Like other white collar crimes, fraud involves deceptive practices for personal and financial gain via non-violent means. In some cases, fraud can be committed by a company manager...