White collar crime charges are difficult to face, no matter what field you work in or what the charges allege. Depending on the nature of the charges and your particular career, you may suffer significant challenges in your professional life even if the charges do not...
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Things to know about tax evasion and tax fraud
The tax system in the United States is anything but simple. No matter who you are, even if you have knowledge of how the system works, there will be times when you make mistakes and face challenges.As a taxpayer, there are many things you need to know about tax...
International disability fraud case draws attention to issues
There is a serious cultural undertone of concern about disability and fraud. While disability income is generally so low that people struggle to survive on it, many people imagine that the system is rife with fraud.Most people who receive disability benefits are in...
What is mortgage fraud and how can you avoid it?
When most people think of mortgage fraud, they probably imagine a would-be homeowner who lies on the application for a mortgage. Perhaps someone claims a home is worth more than it is, or maybe a potential borrower set up a fake phone number to claim income higher...
A quick look at some federal statutes under which health care fraud charges may be pursued
In our last post, we mentioned that health care fraud can result in serious civil penalties, as well as possible criminal charges for those who are accused. As we noted, the actual consequences of health care fraud depend, among other things, on the statute under...
Penalties for health care fraud may soon increase
Allegations of fraud can have significant consequences for health care providers. Not only are there potential civil penalties that can result from fraud allegations, but there possible criminal penalties as well. On the civil side, depending on the facts of the case...
Concerning the burden, standard of proof in criminal cases
In any criminal case, it is up to the government to provide evidence supporting each and every element of every charge. Most people have heard the term "burden of proof" and know that, in criminal cases, prosecutors must present relevant, reliable evidence proving the...
Florida state rep faces numerous wire fraud charges, pleads not guilty
Democratic state representative Reggie Fullwood was recently charged with multiple fraud-related charges that could land him in prison for up to 20 years. Among the allegations are that Fulwood created a fake campaign account to solicit donations and then embezzled...
Looking at the Fourth Amendment rules regarding motor vehicle stops, P.2
We’ve been looking in recent posts at the importance of exploring Fourth Amendment issues when building a strong criminal defense. Again, the Fourth Amendment requires that all searches and seizures are reasonable, and there are well-established rules which law...
Aggressive fraud enforcement highlights need for early involvement of experienced defense counsel
White collar criminal defense is not easy or glamorous work. Very often, individuals accused of white collar offenses are perceived in a negative light, particularly when the alleged criminal activity involves fraud on public tax dollars. Because the loss of public...